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March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Apoptosis is essential for human skin development and forming a functional epidermis.
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September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene location for Keratosis follicularis squamosa was found on chromosome 7p14.3-7p12.1.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower levels of certain genes in hair cells improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging changes female scalp cells, likely affecting hair health.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” Basement membrane-like ECM supports fibroblast aggregation and cohesion.
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July 2020 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Mitochondrial therapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy both stimulated hair regrowth in aging mice, with mitochondrial therapy showing similar effectiveness to plasma therapy.
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April 2019 in “PLOS genetics” CD34+ and CD34- melanocyte stem cells have different regenerative abilities.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
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September 2017 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” Researchers created a mouse cell line to study hair growth and test hair growth drugs.
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June 1967 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The 3D hair follicle model improves understanding of hair growth and drug testing.
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December 2005 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Human hair follicle stem cells can be isolated using specific markers for potential therapeutic use.
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November 2012 The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Andrology” CAG repeat polymorphism and prostate zone volume are not reliable markers of long-term androgen sensitivity.
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November 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Certain ESR1 gene variations may affect hormone levels and fat distribution in women with high male hormone levels.
December 2025 in “Agriculture” Sansevieria and Dracaena are evolutionarily linked, and a specific gene marker can distinguish closely related species.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
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September 2024 in “Animals” Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the CD271 gene in mouse skin cells leads to disorganized skin and increased hair growth, suggesting CD271 is important for skin health.
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November 2016 in “Cell stem cell” Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.