43 citations
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January 2016 in “Development” LHX2 is essential for hair follicle development, controlled by NF-κB and TGFβ2 signaling.
February 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology” July 2025 in “Genome biology” HT-scCAT-seq helps understand gene regulation in embryonic skin development.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.
June 2026 in “Communications Biology” Hoxc13 and hair keratin are needed for forming rough skin on frog mating pads.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
6 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Turning off the Lhx2 gene in mouse embryos leads to slower wound healing and scars.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing HIF-P4H-2 from certain skin cells in mice causes hair loss on the body but not the head.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Developmental Dynamics” ALX4 is crucial for normal craniofacial and hair development, with specific roles in different cell types.
67 citations
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December 2008 in “Developmental Biology” Msx2 and Foxn1 are both crucial for hair growth and health.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature communications” MOF controls key genes for skin development by regulating mitochondrial and ciliary functions.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Stem Cells” Hes1 protein is important for hair growth and regeneration, and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles but may also cause tumors.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” FOXN1 duplication can cause excessive hair growth.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
Shh and Dhh affect skin development and can cause tumors, while Ihh does not.
January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Sox10 is important for hair follicle development and hair growth cycles.
72 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of developmental biology” The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Circulation” A new technology showed that the SOX9 gene might control heart scar formation after injury, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
June 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Msx-2 gene removal speeds up skin wound healing in mice.
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.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
190 citations
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July 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hedgehog signalling pathway is key in skin development and basal cell carcinoma, offering insights for prevention and treatment.
99 citations
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September 2004 in “Development” Proper hedgehog signaling is crucial for maintaining healthy skin stem cells.
53 citations
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October 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Too much Sonic Hedgehog protein stops hair growth in embryos.