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The research cloned keratin 7 genes from humans, mice, and marsupials, found similarities between human and mouse genes, and discovered new areas of K7 expression in mice.

The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.

The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.

A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.

The KAP13-3 gene in sheep affects wool quality by influencing keratin assembly.

Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.

A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.

Only one of the two K16 genes on chromosome 17 makes a functional protein for keratin filaments.

The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.

KAP6 genes are conserved across species and active in hair follicles.

Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.

Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.

A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.

Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.

KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.

A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.

A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.

A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.

Krt6a-Cre transgenic mice help study gene effects on hair follicle development and tumor suppression.

The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.

Specific gene variants affect wool traits in Chinese Tan sheep.

The KRTAP13-3 gene affects wool fibre diameter variability in Chinese Tan sheep.

KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.

The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.

A genetic variant in the KRT25 gene causes tightly curled hair.

The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.

CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.

KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.