July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in Kras causes abnormal tissue changes by making a cell signal continuously active, which disrupts normal cell coordination.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “PubMed” A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
37 citations
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
January 2011 in “Anhui nongye kexue” The vector successfully directed specific gene expression in hair follicles.
40 citations
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December 2010 in “Human Genetics” 34 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” The E413K mutation in the hHb6 gene causes monilethrix, a hair disorder, but doesn't show consistent symptoms.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
14 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of TrkC receptor delays hair follicle development.
76 citations
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January 1998 in “Mammalian Genome” 33 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes woolly hair and hair loss.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
17 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
119 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1 control Keratin 19 gene activity, influencing cancer-related changes.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
8 citations
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September 2013 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Rapamycin reduces skin cell growth and tumor development by affecting cell signaling in mice.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.
28 citations
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August 1992 in “Differentiation” A new pair of mouse keratins, 65 kD and 48 kD, are found in specific skin areas and are linked to a unique skin differentiation type.
62 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of pathology” Keratin 17 is linked to various diseases, including cancer and skin conditions, and may be a target for diagnosis and treatment.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
3 citations
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December 2014 in “Annals of Laboratory Medicine” A Korean baby with nevus sebaceus syndrome was found to have a KRAS gene mutation.
8 citations
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August 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatology” BKN-1 antibody targets specific keratin in basal cell epithelioma and normal skin basal cells.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Baricitinib successfully regrew hair in an 8-year-old boy with alopecia totalis linked to a KRT74 gene variant.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
75 citations
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July 2016 in “New phytologist” The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
October 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” CD271 is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing GRK2 in skin cells causes hair loss similar to immune-related alopecia.