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.
8 citations
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A gene mutation in mice causes severe skin disorder similar to a human condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
23 citations
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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.
19 citations
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May 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” miR‑339‑5p can slow down hair follicle stem cell differentiation by targeting DLX5.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
79 citations
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” The K5 promoter controls gene expression in skin cells, with specific DNA segments crucial for targeting and regulation.
24 citations
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
53 citations
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May 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene were found in affected individuals in the Dominican Republic, suggesting no common ancestry.
324 citations
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May 2002 in “Oncogene” 148 citations
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October 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 132 citations
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August 2008 in “Development” Dlx3 is essential for hair growth and regeneration.
7 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” CD61 is important for mouse tooth cell growth and works through Lgr5.
66 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” New genetic variants linked to inherited ichthyoses were identified, offering insights for potential gene therapy.
15 citations
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January 1993 in “DNA sequence” KRT2.13 gene is similar to KRT2.9 but not expressed in hair follicles.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
6 citations
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May 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” The drug TGU was ineffective against small cell lung cancer and caused significant bone marrow suppression.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Increased LC3 gene expression may be linked to premature graying of hair.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEC kinases may help cause inflammation in vitiligo and could be targeted for treatment.
92 citations
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July 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” Overexpressing the glucocorticoid receptor in mice leads to abnormal skin development and reduced inflammation.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting EMT and fibrotic remodeling may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
6 citations
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May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.