5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Integrin α6 helps identify different neural crest cell types in the skin.
March 2026 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” LTBP1 is a key regulator in diseases and a potential target for new treatments.
17 citations
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
57 citations
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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.
44 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause skin blistering in epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
39 citations
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March 2009 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Understanding EGFR roles could lead to new hair loss treatments.
68 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
19 citations
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November 2016 in “Developmental Biology” 3 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder in some Russian families.
August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key genes and RNAs related to hair growth in sheep were identified, aiding future breeding improvements.
10 citations
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November 2023 in “Science Immunology” Super-enhancers control CD25 expression in specific cell types, affecting immune function.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTEN was identified as a specific marker for the skin disease cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and it helps increase the expression of harmful type I interferons.
6 citations
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March 2014 in “Livestock science” Researchers created a genetic library from a cashmere goat's skin and found new genes linked to hair growth.
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January 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” CD98hc's role in skin health decreases with age.
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January 2024 in “Doria (University of Helsinki)” Keratins help GLUT2 stay on the cell membrane in pancreatic β-cells.
23 citations
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December 2017 in “Scientific Reports” ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
May 2026 in “Research Square” The polyG fragment in Hoxc13 protein helps evolve mammalian skin and hair by enhancing gene interactions.
42 citations
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May 1997 in “The Journal of Biochemistry” PAD type III enzyme is specific to rat skin and hair follicles.
October 2014 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” Snail2 is crucial for hair growth and affects skin cancer development.
30 citations
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August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics” A novel CLDN1 mutation in a 2-month-old with NISCH showed improvement with symptom management.
3 citations
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September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Estrogen affects hair growth, and GPER-1 levels might help identify hair loss types.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
June 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Lrig1 marks a unique group of stem cells in mouse skin that can become different skin cell types.