45 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.
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.
52 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KRTAP2 genes are crucial for hair structure and may impact hair disorders and treatments.
September 2009 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” The KRTAP gene family helps understand hair evolution and hair disorders.
34 citations
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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
15 citations
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January 1993 in “DNA sequence” KRT2.13 gene is similar to KRT2.9 but not expressed in hair follicles.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
47 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
November 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Targeting Keratin 17 may help overcome cancer therapy resistance.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “BMC genomics” Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
114 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
119 citations
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
27 citations
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
8 citations
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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.
62 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Kremen is crucial for proper development and preventing tumors by regulating Wnt signaling.
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
49 citations
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October 1989 in “Genomics” Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Scientific Reports” A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
141 citations
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
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September 2020 in “Genes & Genomics” 87 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
27 citations
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April 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
60 citations
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
38 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Krtap11-1 is important for hair strength and structure.
26 citations
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March 1995 in “Differentiation” A rabbit gene important for hair development was identified and detailed.