January 2007 in “Journal of Inner Mongolia University” The research helps in creating genetically modified animals to study hair growth.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B”
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” DAB labeling effectively identifies collagen type III and PDGFR in horse skin, but may show false positives.
29 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Microscopy” The modified osmium method improves hair cortex staining for better visualization.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” H19 may help prevent hair loss by keeping hair cells young.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Beard hair medulla cells have a unique and varied keratin pattern.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Trials” YH0618 granule may help prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cell science” Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
41 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
2 citations
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August 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
67 citations
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September 2001 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Inhibiting ODC can prevent UV-induced skin cancer.
October 2014 in “Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences” Higher copper and lower chromium and selenium in hair are linked to insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
February 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Keratin 15 helps keep skin cells in a young, undifferentiated state.
64 citations
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January 2000 in “The Analyst” Estrone and 17β-estradiol levels in hair differ between males and females.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Eyebrow follicles are best for accurate genetic testing after stem cell transplants.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” February 1985 in “PubMed”
17 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Animals” An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
January 2016 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
11 citations
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May 2024 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Fetal ovaries produce different hormones than adult ovaries, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals may affect this process.
5 citations
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December 2017 in “Atom Indonesia” Workers exposed to certain jobs have higher levels of heavy metals in their hair.
June 2018 in “Korean Journal of Family Practice” 83 citations
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Sheep have 17 keratin genes, similar to humans, but with different expression patterns affecting wool and hair.
July 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” April 2026 in “Chinese Chemical Letters”