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April 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The study created a mouse model that survives longer and shows fewer symptoms of pemphigus vulgaris.
January 1964 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” CXCL7 is essential for muscle repair by aiding early neutrophil infiltration.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency causes reversible hair loss by disrupting hair growth and stem cell function.
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March 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
27 citations
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April 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” DHT deficiency can disrupt cell connections in rat testes, possibly affecting fertility.
56 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin L is essential for heart health and its absence causes heart problems 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.
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January 1998 in “Mammalian Genome” 41 citations
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting MED1 in skin cells causes hair loss and skin changes.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
62 citations
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April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” Scientists found a gene in mice that causes early hearing loss.
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December 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” NEDD4 and NEDD4L help control intestinal stem cells and prevent tumors by breaking down the LGR5 receptor.
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June 1997 in “PubMed” EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.
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December 2020 in “Mammalian genome” Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata is influenced by genetics and immune system factors, and better understanding could improve treatments.
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
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June 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD44 variant changes start alopecia areata, but don't maintain it.
10 citations
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November 2009 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” The document concludes that MGRN1 affects mouse fur color by interfering with a receptor's signaling, but its full role in the body is still unknown.
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March 2022 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss in mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
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March 2010 in “Endocrinology” Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study investigates the mechanisms of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a type of scarring hair loss, by comparing human, canine, and mouse models using spatial transcriptomics. In humans, DLE is characterized by perifollicular T cell enrichment and increased expression of CXCR3 ligands, interferon-response genes, and fibrotic markers, indicating immune activation and extracellular matrix remodeling. Canine DLE shows similar immune cell infiltration and gene expression changes, supporting its use as a model for human disease. In mice, CD8+ T cells near hair follicles lead to stem cell depletion and fibrosis. Across species, shared pathways like interferon signaling and complement activation were identified, with potential therapeutic targets such as CFD and S100A8/9. These findings suggest cross-species therapeutic trials could benefit both human and veterinary medicine.
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November 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Adult spiny mice recover better from heart attacks than common lab mice.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can cause alopecia areata in mice.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Krt6a-Cre transgenic mice help study gene effects on hair follicle development and tumor suppression.
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
10 citations
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May 1986 in “Experientia” Too much zinc in the diet can cause hair loss and color change in young mice by reducing copper in the body.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
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October 2014 in “Cell death and disease” FoxN1 overexpression in young mice harms immune cell and skin development.