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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
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September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
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January 2004 in “uO Research (University of Ottawa)” Claudin 6 is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1 control Keratin 19 gene activity, influencing cancer-related changes.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
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December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.