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March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
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January 2009 in “Development” β-catenin, Shh, and Bmp signaling control hair follicle development.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of COX-2 causes early hair loss in mice, but can be prevented with a COX-2 inhibitor.
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
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September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
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December 2014 in “BMC Genetics” Certain genes and proteins may influence wool growth in Aohan fine wool sheep.
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August 2018 in “BMC Biotechnology” A protein found in safflower seeds can stimulate hair growth and speed up wound healing in mice.
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August 2007 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Lymphotoxin-β is crucial for proper skin development in embryos.
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May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
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October 2022 in “Genes” Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” MicroRNAs and AI can improve cashmere goat hair quality and aid in hair disorder diagnosis.
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October 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.