52 citations
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April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for hair growth and skin repair by maintaining stem cells and promoting regeneration.
January 2013 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” Researchers cloned a gene from Xinjiang fine-wool sheep, finding it very similar to other sheep and somewhat similar to goats, humans, and rabbits.
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
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April 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
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December 2015 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin is crucial for skin barrier formation and affects mitochondrial function.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
May 2006 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 17 is crucial for cell growth in wound healing by aiding protein synthesis.
September 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” Lgr6+ cells are important for tissue repair and could be a target for treating cancer and other diseases.
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling is crucial for skin development and stem cell function.
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January 2002 in “Mechanisms of development” Different enzymes are active in different parts of developing mouse organs.
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 82 citations
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January 2011 in “New Phytologist” VILLIN4 helps root hair growth by organizing actin with calcium.
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair patterns in mice are controlled by both a global system dependent on Fz6 and a local self-organizing system.
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April 2009 in “International journal of oncology” Hair follicle cells resist turning into skin cells.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.
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March 1997 in “Research in Veterinary Science/Research in veterinary science” Epithelial proliferation and hyperkeratosis are linked to gastric ulcers in pigs.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
November 2023 in “Biology” N6-methyladenosine affects hair follicle development differently in Rex and Hycole rabbits.
10 citations
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October 2021 in “Animal nutrition” Vitamin B6 helps increase hair growth and density in rabbits by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” KIT's role in skin cells is not entirely independent, as other cells can influence its function.
January 2026 in “PLoS Biology” ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development in mice.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Double-stranded RNA activates a pathway that causes a skin protein to be expressed in the wrong place.
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January 1993 in “DNA sequence” KRT2.13 gene is similar to KRT2.9 but not expressed in hair follicles.
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December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining normal hair growth.