January 2025 in “Case Reports in Genetics” A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
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February 2005 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
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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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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth cycles in cashmere goats, suggesting ways to improve cashmere production.
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation linked to a skin condition was found in a Spanish family.
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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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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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September 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research found that the molecule lncRNA-H19 helps hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain cell pathways in cashmere goats.
6 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” ELIP-based CRISPR delivery improves heart disease gene editing but needs more testing.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” The research found key RNA networks that may control hair growth in cashmere goats.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” The combined stem cell secretome in the skin care product effectively reduces inflammation and promotes tissue regeneration.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Early intervention in patch-type alopecia may prevent progression to more severe forms by targeting immune pathways and preserving keratin.
May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.
November 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Immune activities and specific genes are important in male pattern baldness.
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July 2025 in “RMD Open” IL-1 blockade is effective for treating SURF, and personalized treatment is needed.
106 citations
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November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” New single-cell analysis techniques are improving our understanding of stem cells and could help in treating diseases.
54 citations
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May 2019 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.
39 citations
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
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March 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.
22 citations
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December 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
17 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
15 citations
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August 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” ABCD1 gene mutations cause adrenomyeloneuropathy, leading to symptoms like limb weakness and spasticity, with management focusing on rehabilitation and spasticity treatment.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “PloS one” The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” Removing the ROBO4 gene in mice reduces skin inflammation and hair loss by affecting certain inflammation pathways and gene expression.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy (Internet)” Genetic factors could lead to personalized treatments for hair loss.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.