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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in EGF and EGFR may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
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March 2021 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Twist1 is crucial for UVB-induced skin cancer development.
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January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Genomics” Three genes, BMP4, POSTN, and WNT5A, may help treat keloids.
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October 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
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May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found that specific proteins are markers of hair follicle development in human fetuses.
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
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December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Involucrin gene expression is controlled by specific proteins and signaling pathways.
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July 2005 in “Genetics” Key genes are crucial for Drosophila wing development and could be insecticide targets.
October 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” CD271 is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Removing Gsdma1/2/3 genes reduces skin cell overgrowth by blocking a specific cell pathway.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Epiprofin helps cells grow in developing teeth, hair, and limbs.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.