March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” The new model helps understand and develop treatments for genetic skin disorders like AEC.
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October 2019 in “PubMed” Removing the p75 gene in mouse skin cells didn't affect their skin or hair growth.
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March 2010 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
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December 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Skin cells might help spread prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Loss of the p53 gene alone causes tumors, and losing both p53 and Rb genes speeds up aggressive skin cancer.
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September 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keratin 75 is important for fast wound healing and works with SOX2 and the LINC complex to help skin cells move and repair damage.
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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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February 2017 in “PLoS ONE” RhoA helps skin stem cells grow, aiding wound healing.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare genetic mutation in the EGFR gene caused severe skin issues and other health problems in a Slovakian girl, who is now 4 years old and receiving care.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Current Biology” A feedback loop between LRH and RSL4 controls root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
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April 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The AVET system effectively delivers genes to human keratinocytes and may help treat skin diseases.
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
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January 2024 in “Science Advances” Touch dome keratinocytes in adult skin have traits of different skin cell types.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Certain SPINK5 gene mutations are common in Israeli families with Comèl-Netherton syndrome.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The QuantAnts machines can find cancer markers and create CRISPR targets for them.
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May 1994 in “Experimental Brain Research” The mystacial pad's innervation in adult rats is more complex than previously thought.
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February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
9 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” The genetic variation in the KAP13-3 gene may affect cashmere fiber traits in Liaoning goats.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” QLT0267 stops hair follicle cell growth and movement.
January 2005 in “Australian viticulture” Different tissues in cows have different types of cytokeratins.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Esrp1 is important for skin health by helping form and maintain the skin barrier.
50 citations
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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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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
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May 1994 in “Veterinary Pathology” PTHrP is higher in certain dog tumors and may act as a local growth factor.