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December 2021 in “PLoS Genetics” Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.
September 2023 in “Plant journal” A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new method found new shared genetic areas linked to both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer.
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November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different harmful mutations in the CDH3 gene cause HJMD, but symptoms vary among individuals.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
April 2024 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Treg cells help repair and regenerate tissues by interacting with local cells.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
July 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new Wnt surrogate specifically targets the Frizzled7 receptor, promoting organoid formation and hair growth.
126 citations
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hr gene is crucial for skin and hair health, with mutations causing hair disorders.
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February 1971 in “Biochemistry” Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
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March 2014 in “Molecular Endocrinology” NFIB and STAT5 work together to control specific genetic programs in cells.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Fewer GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene improve finasteride treatment for hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher GPER-1 levels are linked to more severe and shorter-duration androgenetic alopecia, suggesting GPER-1 as a potential treatment target.
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December 2018 in “Bone” Removing a methyl group from the ITGAV gene speeds up bone formation in a specific type of bone disease model.
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October 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Sex steroids affect the MafB gene differently in male and female hamsters.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
January 2019 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
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June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
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October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.