November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks, which could aid in treating alopecia areata.
153 citations
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June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” The environment around the time of conception can change the VTRNA2-1 gene in a way that lasts for years and may affect disease risk.
98 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying scleroderma.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Advanced Biology” Blue-light activation of TrkA improves hair-follicle stem cells' ability to become neurons and glial cells.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Cuadernos de Psiquiatría comunitaria” Vitamin D and its receptor help regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, and hair cycle.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found in a Chinese family, causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome and diabetes.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The study found key long non-coding RNAs involved in yak hair growth cycles.
ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
71 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Edar signaling is crucial for proper hair follicle development and function.
July 2023 in “New phytologist” The BUZZ gene is important for root hair growth and overall root structure in the plant Brachypodium distachyon.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New vitamin D3 forms need the vitamin D receptor to reduce fibrosis in human cells.
January 2006 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Id proteins, especially Id2 and Id3, are crucial for hair follicle development and stem cell regulation.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “Cellular Reprogramming” Inhibiting HSP90 increases cell adaptability and survival under stress.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
185 citations
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June 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
6 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” ELIP-based CRISPR delivery improves heart disease gene editing but needs more testing.
April 2026 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tmem30b is essential for hearing by maintaining hair cell structure in the ear.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 is necessary for the initial development and arrangement of hair follicles.
January 2014 in “Genes and Cells” Genetically modified cells improved skin wound healing in rats.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
89 citations
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Dracorhodin perchlorate helps heal wounds in diabetic rats by reducing inflammation.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF1A in hair follicles may boost hair growth by enhancing energy production and blood vessel formation.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Classic PDRN improves wound healing quality by enhancing cell migration.
25 citations
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
March 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Ultrasonic microneedles improve hair regrowth treatment effectiveness without side effects.
16 citations
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August 2022 in “Nature Communications” ROR2 is essential for hair follicle stem cell renewal and maintenance.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Human cell culture”