22 citations
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
33 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” Grasp protein helps maintain skin health after UVB exposure.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cytokeratins 15 and 19 may help track vitiligo treatment progress.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Genetic factors influence growth and brain development in children.
April 2018 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Keratin-75 is secreted by ameloblasts in a unique way without a signal peptide.
39 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
10 citations
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
38 citations
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June 2018 in “Plant & cell physiology/Plant and cell physiology” Changing the amount of PLC5 in Arabidopsis affects root growth and drought resistance, with less PLC5 slowing root growth and more PLC5 improving drought tolerance but hindering root hair growth.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.
January 2000 in “Acta Academiae Medicine Militaris Tertiae” Different keratins in hair follicles can help identify hair tumor origins.
3 citations
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December 2014 in “Annals of Laboratory Medicine” A Korean baby with nevus sebaceus syndrome was found to have a KRAS gene mutation.
79 citations
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January 2002 in “Nucleic Acids Research” BMP-2 activates the Dlx3 gene in mouse skin cells, important for hair and skin development.
15 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Panax ginseng extract may help prevent hair loss caused by DKK-1.
74 citations
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.
The agouti gene may help understand and treat obesity.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Bioscience Reports” Activating Tgr5 may help treat hair loss and bone loss.
June 2025 in “Cell Regeneration” Lack of a certain enzyme causes hair to grey early by damaging stem cells, but an antioxidant can help prevent this.
January 2014 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
5 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The model accurately predicts skin conditions in Korean women using genetic information, aiding personalized skincare.
January 2025 in “Repository of Digital Objects for Teaching Research and Culture (University of Valencia)” Non-coding RNAs may be key in diagnosing and treating rare skin disorders.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
61 citations
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April 2013 in “PloS one” The study found key genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth stages.
449 citations
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December 2005 in “The Plant Cell” BIK1 gene helps plants resist some pathogens but makes them more vulnerable to others.