May 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” UTX is crucial for skin differentiation and health, especially in females.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Agricultural Science” Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.
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September 2023 in “Genes” Dkk genes evolved faster in birds and reptiles, affecting hair development functions.
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September 2020 in “Advanced Biology” Blue-light activation of TrkA improves hair-follicle stem cells' ability to become neurons and glial cells.
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January 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are essential for controlling hair growth by affecting DNA demethylation and gene expression in mice.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
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December 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” EGFR helps mouse hair follicles stop growing by reducing certain growth regulators.
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October 1995 in “Experimental Cell Research” Human hair keratin genes hHa2 and hHb1 are located on chromosomes 17 and 12.
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January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
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February 2009 in “Human Genetics” 2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced TRPS1 leads to increased STAT3 and SOX9 in hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
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March 2009 in “Hirosaki University Repository for Academic Resources (Hirosaki University)” Hirosaki hairless rats have sparse, twisted hair due to missing hair keratin genes.
March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Keratin-associated proteins may have roles in various mouse tissues, not just hair.
53 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Sgk3 is essential for normal hair follicle growth and maintenance.
January 2007 in “Journal of Inner Mongolia University” The research helps in creating genetically modified animals to study hair growth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
26 citations
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January 2011 in “Open Journal of Genetics” The KAP13-3 gene in sheep affects wool quality by influencing keratin assembly.
The balance between cell renewal and differentiation controls the growth of cancerous cells in mouse skin.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CTCF protein is essential for skin and hair follicle development in mice.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Low-penetration genes might help personalize colorectal cancer prevention.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Altering the keratin 17 gene in mice hair follicles caused temporary hair issues, but changes were minimal and short-lived.
August 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Normal cells outcompete and remove mutant cells in the pancreas with the help of the EphA2 receptor.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratinocyte cytokines and genetic variations influence the development of moles and skin pigmentation.