January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” A new IL6ST gene variant may cause a unique form of hyper-IgE syndrome with skin abscesses and high IgE levels.
22 citations
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December 2013 in “Molecular biology of the cell” ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
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February 2024 in “Medicine” A mutation in the IL2RA gene increases the risk of alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 88 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Epiprofin helps cells grow in developing teeth, hair, and limbs.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study created special nanoparticles that effectively deliver an anti-inflammatory drug to treat skin inflammation in psoriasis.
15 citations
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth by stimulating specific skin cells.
91 citations
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December 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” NEDD4 and NEDD4L help control intestinal stem cells and prevent tumors by breaking down the LGR5 receptor.
71 citations
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May 2024 in “New England Journal of Medicine” Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is caused by AIRE deficiency, leading to excessive interferon-γ-mediated responses and multiorgan damage. This study explored the use of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib in treating APS-1. In mice, ruxolitinib normalized interferon-γ responses and prevented organ damage. In five APS-1 patients, ruxolitinib treatment decreased T-cell-derived interferon-γ levels, normalized interferon-γ and CXCL9 levels, and led to remission of symptoms such as alopecia, oral candidiasis, and thyroiditis, without serious adverse effects. These findings suggest that JAK inhibition with ruxolitinib is a promising treatment for APS-1.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science” LncRNA MSTRG.14227.1 hinders hair follicle development in cashmere goats, affecting cashmere quality.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Innate lymphoid cells type 1 may contribute to alopecia areata.
16 citations
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March 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Notch signaling pathway helps in mouse hair development through a noncanonical mechanism that does not rely on RBPj or transcription.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells expand significantly in alopecia areata, suggesting new treatment targets.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
January 2006 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Id proteins, especially Id2 and Id3, are crucial for hair follicle development and stem cell regulation.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The ALADIN score can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to JAK inhibitor treatments.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 10 citations
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November 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
April 2026 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” VPS13C variants are linked to more severe REM sleep disorder and faster progression to Parkinson's disease.
22 citations
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February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Mice genetically modified to produce more CD109 in their skin had less inflammation and better healing with less scarring.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Cytotechnology”
39 citations
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May 2014 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Special immune cells called Tregs can help prevent lung scarring by blocking a specific growth factor.
May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
Ritlecitinib can reduce inflammation and help hair regrow in Alopecia Areata.
69 citations
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February 2008 in “The American journal of pathology” Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
19 citations
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August 2012 in “Cell death and differentiation” Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
39 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.