17 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The FA2H gene improves cashmere fineness by enhancing hair growth in goats.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
11 citations
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October 2002 in “Genetics” A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
7 citations
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
5 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Nature cell biology” Mechanical forces are crucial for shaping cells and forming tissues during development.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Strawberry water-extract may boost hair cell metabolism.
1 citations
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January 2020 Ift20 is essential for hair follicle function and skin cell movement.
1 citations
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September 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The meeting highlighted major advances in skin research, including new findings on skin microbes, genetic links to skin diseases, and improved treatments for various conditions.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin improves cashmere quality and yield in goats by enhancing hair follicle development.
TBX3 gene affects horse coat color, with higher expression in darker areas.
The trial aims to understand how obesity and lifestyle affect circadian rhythms in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome may cause eczema and hair loss, needing early skin care and treatment.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
85 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Applied Genetics” Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
77 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
58 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
49 citations
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April 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Shift nurses show altered body temperature and stress hormone levels, suggesting their body clocks adjust to irregular schedules.
25 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of mammary gland biology and neoplasia” Hedgehog signaling is crucial for mammary gland development over hair follicles.
24 citations
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Budesonide and N-acetylcysteine reduced tumors and alopecia in mice, regardless of FHIT gene status.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.