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October 2004 in “Differentiation” A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
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January 2024 in “Poultry Science” FOXO3 is essential for proper feather development in goose embryos.
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Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) help maintain and repair skin tissues, which is important for preventing diseases like inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” The ZmNF-YC1–ZmAPRG pathway in maize improves phosphorus efficiency and grain yield, suggesting it as a target for breeding better crops.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Fucoidan may help treat lung cancer by altering gene expression in cancer cells.
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November 2012 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” The tumor suppressor gene FLCN affects mitochondrial function and energy use in cells.
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August 2023 in “Nature communications” Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
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January 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Tgm2 helps stabilize dying cells and aids fibroblast attachment to the extracellular matrix.
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October 2017 in “Oncotarget” Gsdma3 affects hair growth by controlling Wnt5a, which influences hair cell development.
September 2023 in “UCrea (University of Cantabria)” Nails are essential for fingertip regeneration.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” MAD2B slows down the growth of skin cells that are important for hair development by interacting with TCF4.
December 2021 in “Figshare” BBS7 is crucial for maintaining healthy gums through Shh signaling.