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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
22 citations
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August 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR12-351 ointment safely delivers LEKTI protein to the skin, reducing enzyme activity in Netherton syndrome.
May 2012 in “Research and reports in neonatology” The newborn with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome was healthy but needed regular check-ups for possible complications.
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January 2023 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.
98 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
9 citations
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October 2025 in “MedComm” PROTACs offer new ways to treat hard-to-target diseases, with promising drugs for cancer in advanced trials.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
Activating certain potassium channels in honey bees can lower antioxidant levels and reduce death rates during heavy mite infestations, potentially aiding their immune response.
4 citations
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April 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Indonesia Medicus Veterinus” The dog's health improved after treatment with antibiotics and other medications.
6 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
48 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
March 2026 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” PROTACs show promise in cancer treatment by effectively degrading specific harmful proteins.
4 citations
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January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.
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.
January 2025 in “Bioengineering” Combining PRS with TAFR is promising for treating complex fistulas, with most patients achieving long-term healing.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The STRIPAK complex is crucial for skin cell organization and creating a functional skin barrier.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.
35 citations
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October 2002 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” 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.
13 citations
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience” Blocking the KATP channel may help treat migraines.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” A child's scalp infection was caused by a fungus not previously known to do so, but it was successfully treated.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Gene” CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “Gene” Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
4 citations
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April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Alpha-ketoglutarate protects rabbit skin cells from oxidative damage by activating a specific cell pathway.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
46 citations
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November 2007 in “Gene Expression Patterns” Trps1 plays a key role in hair follicle development and cycling.