31 citations
,
November 2015 in “PloS one” Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
1 citations
,
August 2023 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
4 citations
,
December 2016 in “Blood” A new gene mutation may cause cyclic thrombocytopenia by affecting platelet production.
October 2025 in “Molecular Genetics and Genomics”
178 citations
,
May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
42 citations
,
September 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Bezafibrate treatment improved skin and spleen health in aging mice but didn't extend lifespan.
June 2025 in “Albus Scientia” MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
2 citations
,
March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
1 citations
,
October 2024 in “Canine Medicine and Genetics” The MLPH gene is not linked to seasonal hair loss in Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs.
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
SLC24A5 shows a clear selective sweep, but no link to UV radiation intensity.
23 citations
,
May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
227 citations
,
January 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.
May 2024 in “Animal genetics” A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.
85 citations
,
March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
January 2004 in “Molecular biotechnology” 43 citations
,
May 1999 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
9 citations
,
April 2005 in “PubMed” Older female squirrel monkeys often experience a type of hair loss similar to chronic telogen effluvium in humans.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
20 citations
,
May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
18 citations
,
October 2017 in “PLOS ONE” The study concluded that similar pathways regulate hair growth in dogs and mice, and these pathways are disrupted in dogs with Alopecia X, affecting stem cells and hormone metabolism.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
178 citations
,
June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
139 citations
,
September 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
January 2009 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” The P133R mutation in AKR1D1 enzyme causes harmful bile acid buildup, explaining related health issues.
1 citations
,
March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to identify genes related to wool traits in rabbits.