April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A genetic variant linked to hair thinning in Japanese women was found.
January 2019 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Advanced microscopy shows hair damage and keratin proteins' roles, aiding future cosmetic treatments.
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November 2022 in “eLife” Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
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March 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” miR-200c-3p could help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt3a activates certain genes in hair follicle cells, including a newly discovered one, EP2, which may affect hair growth.
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December 2013 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” Microarray analysis helps find hidden chromosomal changes in patients with intellectual disabilities and birth defects.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” A pathway helps maintain long telomeres in both stem and cancer cells.
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October 2017 in “ecancermedicalscience” Breast cancer alters specific molecular structures in hair, which revert after cancer removal.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
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January 2019 in “Nature communications” Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
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June 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human and mouse TGase3 enzymes are similar but differ near the activation site, crucial for their function in skin and hair development.
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June 2019 in “eLife” Ancient DNA blocks are still present in human genomes, possibly due to advantages they provide.
January 2019 in “Social Science Research Network” Hair follicle stem cells prevent melanocyte stem cells from differentiating by controlling retinoic acid levels.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
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June 2014 in “[Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014.” Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
December 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The KDM1 gene helps Venus flytraps close by managing potassium ions.
December 2022 in “KSBB Journal” Activating TLR3 boosts autophagy gene expression in skin cells.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” m6A deregulation plays a key role in PCOS and could lead to new treatments.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Msi2 protein helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, controlling hair growth and regeneration.
3 citations
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January 2016 NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
21 citations
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October 2013 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” The protein CCN2 controls hair growth by affecting hair follicle formation and stem cell activity in mice.
54 citations
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May 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Excessive putrescine causes hair loss in transgenic mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
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December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
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February 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 305 citations
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.