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April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
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September 1998 in “Der Hautarzt” A gene mutation causes a rare hereditary hair loss, offering potential for new treatments.
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
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July 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CD8+ T cells drive alopecia areata, while regulatory T cells are protective.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Celsr1 gene is crucial for normal hair patterning in mice.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause skin blistering in epidermolysis bullosa simplex.