49 citations
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September 2016 in “Genes Brain & Behavior” Zfp462 deficiency in mice causes anxiety-like behaviors and excessive self-grooming.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Most patients experienced mild to moderate skin problems during a trial for a desmoid tumor treatment.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
19 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” TGF-β1 increases androgen receptor activity in hair loss, but Hic-5/ARA55 can counter this effect.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Blocking autophagy increases survival of inner ear hair cells exposed to gentamicin.
13 citations
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October 2016 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” GhPLDα1 helps thicken cotton fiber walls by boosting cellulose production.
17 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The FA2H gene improves cashmere fineness by enhancing hair growth in goats.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
14 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
39 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” NG2 is crucial for normal skin and hair development in mice.
9 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Wool color in Gangba sheep is influenced by multiple genes and genetic mechanisms.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles but may also cause tumors.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Circulation” A new technology showed that the SOX9 gene might control heart scar formation after injury, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
24 citations
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September 2023 in “Science Advances” Mettl3 is essential for normal tissue development and self-renewal by regulating gene expression.
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
11 citations
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October 2018 in “Nucleic Acid Therapeutics” Modified KGF mRNA helps skin cells grow and move faster, which may improve wound healing.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Blocking interferon-gamma helps prevent and treat hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
77 citations
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February 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.
22 citations
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February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Mice genetically modified to produce more CD109 in their skin had less inflammation and better healing with less scarring.
117 citations
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
January 2009 in “Xumu shouyi xuebao” Sheep cells were successfully modified to include a spider silk protein gene.
5 citations
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October 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Dauricine may help treat certain brain cancers by reducing cancer cell growth and promoting cell death.
44 citations
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The human keratin 6a gene's specific sequences trigger expression in skin layers after injury.
August 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Overexpression of a specific receptor in mice skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier formation, eye issues, and hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “임상약리학회지” HDMHG0401-10 treatment significantly improved hair count and was better than a placebo in reducing hair loss in men with hereditary hair loss, with no major side effects.
June 2023 in “Food frontiers” Ginsenoside CK, found in Panax ginseng, can prevent hair loss by controlling certain growth pathways and promoting hair follicle development.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.