April 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ASH2L is essential for skin and hair development.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes a rare hair loss condition in a Chinese patient.
990 citations
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October 1999 in “Development” Activated LEF/TCF complexes are crucial for hair development and cycling.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
87 citations
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September 2019 in “Nature Communications” SOX11 and SOX4 help skin cells act like embryonic cells to heal wounds in mice.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” circCFAP20DC helps goat ovarian cells grow, aiding follicle development.
8 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
39 citations
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July 1997 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” The gene for Clouston syndrome in a large Indian family is located in the 13q11-q12.1 region.
Lack of Fgf21 slows hair growth by affecting gene interactions.
59 citations
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November 2011 in “Development” Trps1 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “BMC Genetics” Certain genes and proteins may influence wool growth in Aohan fine wool sheep.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
January 2026 in “BMC Veterinary Research” A genetic variant in "Blonde d'Aquitaine" calves causes death at birth due to a missing protein.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Animals” Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.
6 citations
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December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A Turkish woman has a hair condition caused by a LIPH gene mutation.
21 citations
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March 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
28 citations
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June 1998 in “Clinical Genetics” Ambras syndrome's genetic cause is unknown, as it isn't linked to androgen levels.
62 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
8 citations
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March 2023 in “International Wound Journal” IGF2BP3 and other m6A-related genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
17 citations
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December 2006 in “Gene Expression Patterns” Scube3 gene affects mouse embryo growth in multiple areas, but needs more research.
28 citations
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November 2019 in “Gene” The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Bioinformation” Certain gene variants are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome, hair loss, and obesity in women from western Saudi Arabia.
December 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” BBS7 is crucial for maintaining healthy periodontal ligaments by supporting Shh signaling.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
10 citations
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May 2023 in “iScience” Sox9 is crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become melanocytes instead of glial cells.