14 citations
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” YAP and TAZ proteins control skin cell growth and repair.
January 2023 in “European journal of gynaecological oncology” KRT17 may be a new target for endometrial cancer treatment because it helps cancer cells move and form new blood vessels.
114 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
375 citations
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June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
98 citations
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May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
42 citations
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January 2014 in “BMC Genomics” Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
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May 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” lncRNAs play a key role in hair follicle development, affecting cashmere quality and yield.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
17 citations
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Genetically variant peptides are reliable for forensic identification despite age-related changes in hair proteins.
16 citations
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November 2022 in “eLife” Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Different sheep breeds share similar genetic factors affecting wool fineness.
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February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
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May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Epidermal signaling helps regenerate fingertip tissue.
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Proper scalp care can improve hair health and delay ageing signs.
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July 2023 in “Animals” FGF10 and non-coding RNAs are important for cashmere goat hair follicle development.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dairy Science” The SLICK1 allele in Holstein heifers affects hair and immune traits without altering prolactin signaling.
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August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “All Life” The research identified proteins that change as goat hair follicles begin to form, helping to understand how cashmere grows.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes related to sulfur metabolism are more active during the growth phase of Cashmere goat wool, and melatonin might help this process.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Key proteins affecting cashmere fiber quality were identified for better breeding.
Arginine deficiency hinders hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but restoring it can promote hair regeneration.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
May 2024 in “BMC veterinary research” Metabolites and diet affect hair growth cycles in cashmere goats.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” UV exposure reduced hair shine in mice, but minoxidil helped restore it.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” No single ideal JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata has been determined; JAK3 inhibitors may be promising with fewer side effects.