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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of a key enzyme causes severe skin issues and death in mice.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Lef1 helps stem cells become hair cells by interacting with specific signaling pathways.
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
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May 2020 in “Scientific reports” Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
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May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
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July 2014 in “Autophagy” The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
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November 2020 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HoxC genes are crucial for normal hair and nail development.