January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” Certain genetic changes in the STX17 and KRT82 genes contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” Botulinum toxin may reduce inflammation markers in head and neck conditions, but evidence is uncertain.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Losing both ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors in mice causes significant skin problems and inflammation.
January 2017 in “Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University)” A new genetic variant in the EEF2K gene may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome.
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
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April 2017 in “PLOS Genetics” GRHL3 is important for controlling gene activity in skin cells during different stages of their development.
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
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December 2004 in “Developmental biology” cDermo-1 causes dense skin, feathers, and scales in chickens.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Alopecia areata involves immune response and gene changes affecting hair loss.
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July 2019 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” Nanog gene boosts stem cells, helps hair growth, and may treat hair loss.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Zebularine improved skin structure but delayed wound healing in diabetic mice.
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
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August 2023 in “Diagnostics” Women with PCOS are more likely to develop kidney stones, especially those with certain PCOS types.
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Botryococcus terribilis Ethanol Extract may reduce inflammation by changing gene expression in cells.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The research found new potential mechanisms in mouse hair growth by studying RNA interactions.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The symposium highlighted the importance of genetics in understanding and treating complex skin diseases.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
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June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.
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June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” ATP-sensitive potassium channels play a role in chloroquine-induced itch in mice.