February 2008 in “Vlaams dierengeneeskundig tijdschrift” A cat's hair loss was linked to a severe pancreatic cancer.
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October 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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March 1999 in “Developmental biology” The research shows that a gene called Wnt3 affects hair growth and structure, causing short hair and balding when overactive.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 36 citations
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February 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Lymphangiosarcoma was confirmed in cats with specific skin symptoms using a lymphatic marker.
November 2018 in “Atlas of genetics and cytogenetics in oncology and haematology” WNT10B is linked to cancer development and affects survival and disease progression in various cancers.
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Calcium signaling in skin cells is crucial for communication and regeneration.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Delta1 is crucial for controlling skin cell growth and preventing tumors in mice.
April 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” The study created a tool that mimics natural cell signals, which increased cell growth and could help with hair regeneration research.
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April 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” PSAT1 is key for hair growth and stem cell function in cashmere goats.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LEF1 interacts with Vitamin D Receptor, affecting hair follicle regeneration and this could be linked to hair loss conditions.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Early involution in Hirosaki hairless rats' mammary glands is linked to a unique modification of STAT5A.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” PTH-CBD helps reduce hair loss in mice by stimulating hair growth directly.
Ceramide may help delay hair aging by restoring stressed hair cells.
March 2006 in “The FASEB Journal” Vitamin D receptor is essential for adult hair growth.
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
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February 2010 in “PLOS ONE” Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
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May 2002 in “Oncogene” 3 citations
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January 2005 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Protein kinase C epsilon may promote skin cancer development after UV exposure by affecting nearby cells.
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June 2024 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” Atg5 can promote tumors when autophagy is deficient but suppresses them under normal conditions.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” CDK4 levels affect the number of hair follicle stem cells in mice.
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” N-WASP is essential for healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” Wnt4 is essential for heart repair and could be a target for heart disease treatment.
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March 1994 in “PubMed” High ODC and low K1 and K10 may indicate early skin tumors in mice.
67 citations
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February 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Specific proteins and molecules play key roles in the development of human hair follicles.
March 2026 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Deleting vitamin D and calcium receptors in skin cells increases skin cancer risk by reducing DNA repair and stress response.
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September 2013 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” PTH-CBD could help prevent and treat hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.