June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Spiny mice regenerate skin better than laboratory mice due to larger hair bulges, more stem cells, and different collagen ratios.
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July 2007 in “Development” TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratinocyte cytokines and genetic variations influence the development of moles and skin pigmentation.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” HDAC6 helps keep ovarian follicles dormant, extending female fertility.
November 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Abnormal gene expression related to keratin causes hair loss in certain mice.
20 citations
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August 2017 in “PLoS ONE” 61 functional keratin genes were identified in dogs and horses, leading to updated gene annotations.
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November 2023 in “Science Immunology” Super-enhancers control CD25 expression in specific cell types, affecting immune function.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
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December 1977 in “Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology”
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September 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keratin 75 is important for fast wound healing and works with SOX2 and the LINC complex to help skin cells move and repair damage.
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May 2020 in “Life science alliance” Removing integrin α3β1 from hair stem cells lowers skin tumor growth by affecting CCN2 protein levels.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The search scheme SMRI is faster and more secure for retrieving encrypted data from the cloud.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
February 2026 in “BMC Genomics” MEG3-miRNAs help control wool traits in young Tan sheep by regulating immune responses, but their decline with age leads to wool changes.
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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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February 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Impaired LEF1 activation speeds up skin cell development in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.
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June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing 14-3-3σ in mice skin reduces cell growth and hair density.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
May 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” UTX is crucial for skin differentiation and health, especially in females.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
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November 2024 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Higher childhood DHEAS levels are linked to advanced puberty and DNA changes.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Injecting specific oligonucleotides can change hair growth and structure by altering a gene.