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November 2017 in “Livestock science” Nellore cattle have genetic variations linked to their adaptation to tropical environments.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” The LEF-1 binding site enhances gene expression in hair follicles, with other proteins aiding specific regulation.
Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Changes in certain RNA and protein levels may contribute to alopecia areata and could be treatment targets.
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
Different wool coat types in goats are linked to specific gene expressions, which could improve cashmere quality.
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March 2023 in “The Journal of Biochemistry” LONRF1 is important for oxidative damage response and tissue remodeling during wound healing.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
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May 2022 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Lecithin-encapsulated resveratrol nanoparticles could be a safe and effective anti-cancer treatment.