28 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
45 citations
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March 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Genes” CUX1 boosts sheep hair cell growth and affects curl patterns.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The compound was successfully made and shows potential for treating prostate cancer.
124 citations
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September 1992 in “Endocrinology” The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
31 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
39 citations
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August 1998 in “FEBS Letters” Two new enzymes, PAD-R11 and PAD-R4, were cloned and showed activity, with PAD-R11 resembling epidermal enzymes.
74 citations
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July 1995 in “PubMed” Lowering homocyst(e)ine levels can reverse skin and hair lightening by restoring enzyme activity needed for pigmentation.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
48 citations
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March 2010 in “PloS one” C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
33 citations
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June 2007 in “Gene Expression Patterns” CTIP2 may help in skin development and maintenance.
100 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for skin's response to radiation, affecting many genes and cell division.
January 2024 in “Oxford medical case reports” Standard treatment for congenital erythropoietic porphyria was ineffective over five years.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide synthase 4 is essential for maintaining skin barrier health.
44 citations
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
35 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.
11 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
81 citations
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
11 citations
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
14 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin C derivative may promote hair growth by activating specific genes.
May 2026 in “ACS Catalysis” Efficient enzyme function relies on specific residue interactions and structural coordination.
16 citations
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.