18 citations
,
February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
13 citations
,
July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Young donor, early passage stem cells have the highest stemness.
12 citations
,
January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain IL-18 gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
12 citations
,
August 2016 in “Mycopathologia” A man's pubic hair infection was treated by shaving and using antifungal medications.
9 citations
,
January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
6 citations
,
August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
4 citations
,
February 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.
72 citations
,
August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
48 citations
,
April 2019 in “PloS one” Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.
48 citations
,
March 2010 in “PloS one” C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
48 citations
,
November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
29 citations
,
December 2021 in “Biomedicines” Exosomes from different stem cell sources affect immune cells and brain cell growth differently.
29 citations
,
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” EP 2 receptor is essential for heart repair by helping macrophages work properly.
27 citations
,
October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” There might be a specific histone code for cellular quiescence, but more research is needed.
25 citations
,
November 2020 in “Cell Reports Medicine” Developing human skin has immune cells with memory-like features.
13 citations
,
December 2005 in “Traffic” Syntaxin 9 helps in transporting and signaling of the EGF receptor in skin and stomach cells.
10 citations
,
November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
9 citations
,
September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
8 citations
,
June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” LGR5 is a common marker of hair follicle stem cells in different animals and is important for hair growth and regeneration.
8 citations
,
June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
6 citations
,
January 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain immune cells worsen post-surgery gut paralysis by activating a specific immune response.
5 citations
,
February 2025 in “Scientia Horticulturae” Enterobacter sp. SA187 helps tomato plants grow better in salt and heat by boosting stress-related responses.
4 citations
,
September 2024 in “Cell Reports” Granulocyte colony stimulating factor helps heal wounds without scars.
4 citations
,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” White blood cells and their traps can slow down the process of new hair growth after a wound.
3 citations
,
January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
1 citations
,
November 2025 in “Science Advances” Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
1 citations
,
April 2023 in “Animals” Wnt and BMP pathways stimulate hair growth in Min pigs, with Wnt being more effective.
May 2026 in “Cell Reports Medicine” FR-1 reduces skin scarring and promotes healing without harmful effects.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A temporary capillary cell type helps skin repair after radiation by promoting blood vessel growth.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” All-trans retinoic acid slows cell growth and increases cell death in goat hair follicles through a specific pathway.