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February 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” S100A3 protein is mainly found in specific parts of human hair cells.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
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November 1994 in “Differentiation” Trichohyalin is found in non-hair tissues and works with filaggrin in certain skin areas and conditions.
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January 1976 in “Vitamins and hormones” Prostate cells have proteins that bind to specific hormones, which can increase protein production when activated by these hormones.
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February 2016 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” Hair loss is significantly linked to lower levels of certain genes in hair follicles.
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May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The cell membrane complex in mammalian hair has three distinct types with different structures and chemical properties.
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January 1988 Pvalb8 is essential for zebrafish hearing and hair cell development, and its mutation causes hearing loss.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Inner Mongolia University” The research helps in creating genetically modified animals to study hair growth.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Reduced matriptase activity causes skin and hair issues in both humans and mice.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for melanoblasts to properly colonize the skin.
January 2018 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” SWI/SNF complexes are crucial for wound healing but not for hair growth.
April 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” QLT0267 stops hair follicle cell growth and movement.
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April 2021 in “NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics” PolyQ repeats in neural proteins evolve together, affecting brain function and disease.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Netherton syndrome has two subtypes with shared immune traits but different allergic and immune responses, suggesting targeted treatments.
January 2009 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” The P133R mutation in AKR1D1 enzyme causes harmful bile acid buildup, explaining related health issues.
January 2026 in “Human Mutation” T cell subsets are crucial in kidney cancer, and a new model predicts patient outcomes using key genes.
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
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October 2020 in “Nature Communications” AP-1 and TGFß work together to drive resistance in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting new treatment options.