11 citations
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November 2019 in “The FASEB Journal” A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
19 citations
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” HAT-L4 is crucial for preventing body fluid loss by maintaining skin barrier integrity.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain genetic changes in the KAP22-1 gene are linked to better wool quality in Egyptian sheep.
12 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The C-terminal tail of AHF/trichohyalin is essential for organizing keratin filaments in keratinocytes.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” CPK1 helps root hair growth in Arabidopsis by activating channels for calcium signaling.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of cell science” AGD1's PH domain is essential for its role in root hair growth and polarity.
4 citations
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
88 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
23 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
20 citations
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.2 gene variations affect cashmere quality in goats.
119 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1 control Keratin 19 gene activity, influencing cancer-related changes.
12 citations
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January 2000 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
7 citations
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December 1970 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” 5 citations
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October 2022 in “Biology” CAP1 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better under ammonium stress.
51 citations
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March 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 70 citations
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August 2006 in “Cancer Research” AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
28 citations
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February 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HPV8 causes hair follicle stem cells to grow, leading to skin lesions.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
31 citations
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August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “ACS applied nano materials” Keratin-associated protein nanoparticles from human hair may help stop bleeding quickly and safely.
42 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
18 citations
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Cancer” EBV infection increases a specific keratin variant in carcinoma cells, possibly affecting cell structure and cancer progression.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 is necessary for the initial development and arrangement of hair follicles.