26 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to wool follicle structure and function, but not hair cycle regulation.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
115 citations
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August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
99 citations
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July 2012 in “PLoS Genetics” A mutation in the KRT75 gene causes frizzle feathers in chickens.
81 citations
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January 1987 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Keratins change and are modified differently in skin layers and body parts.
79 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
15 citations
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
June 2023 in “Historical records of Australian science/Historical Records of Australian Science” George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
January 2012 in “eScholarship (California Digital Library)” Hair and nails contain stable RNA, useful for personalized medicine and screening.
97 citations
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March 2010 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
184 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
41 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
40 citations
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September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “Oncology Reports” The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
17 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
11 citations
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April 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.
6 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes are linked to the quality of cashmere in goats.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
21 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of molecular medicine” FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
176 citations
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August 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
52 citations
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May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
15 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Abnormal keratin expression in mice causes severe oral issues, affecting feeding.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
62 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of pathology” Keratin 17 is linked to various diseases, including cancer and skin conditions, and may be a target for diagnosis and treatment.
33 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.