research Molecular evolution of the keratin associated protein gene family in mammals, role in the evolution of mammalian hair
KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Structure and expression of the ovine Hoxc-13 gene
The ovine Hoxc-13 gene is crucial for hair formation and may have other skin functions.
research Terrestrial vertebrates have two keratin gene clusters; striking differences in teleost fish
Terrestrial vertebrates have balanced keratin gene clusters, unlike teleost fish.
research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research GENOTYPE ? PHENOTYPE CORRELATIONS IN CUTANEOUS MELANOMA PATIENTS CARRIER OF THE MITF p.E318K PATHOGENIC VARIANT
MITF+ melanoma patients are more likely to have multiple melanomas and unique skin patterns.
research Azathioprine‐induced alopecia and leukopenia associated with NUDT15 polymorphisms
Certain genetic variations can make people more likely to experience hair loss and low white blood cell count from azathioprine.
research GENOME REPORT: Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus)
The improved genome of the African spiny mouse helps study its tissue regeneration.
research 1393 Human TMEM2 is not a hyaluronidase but a regulator of hyaluronan metabolism
Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
research Dynamics of Merkel Cell Patterns in Developing Hair Follicles in the Dorsal Skin of Mice, Demonstrated by a Monoclonal Antibody to Mouse Keratin 8
Merkel cells develop independently of nerves and are linked to specific hair follicles in mice.
research A group of type I keratin genes on human chromosome 17: characterization and expression.
Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
research Molecular Genetic Characteristics of the Hoxc13 Gene and Association Analysis of Wool Traits
Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
research A Comprehensive Review of GWASs of Human Hair Traits
Genetic studies on hair traits can improve understanding of health and disease.
research Lentiviral Vector-Mediated Gene Transfer to Human Hair Follicles
research Comprehensive Transcriptome Analysis of Hair Follicle Morphogenesis Reveals That lncRNA-H19 Promotes Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation through the Chi-miR-214-3p/β-Catenin Axis in Cashmere Goats
The research found that the molecule lncRNA-H19 helps hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain cell pathways in cashmere goats.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Identification of Candidate Genes for Min Pig Villi Hair Traits by Genome-Wide Association of Copy Number Variation
Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
research 0618 Constructing a single-cell epigenetic map of hair follicle waxing and waning in alopecia areata
research Three Novel Homozygous Point Mutations and a New Polymorphism in the COL17A1 Gene: Relation to Biological and Clinical Phenotypes of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co-option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
research The Genetics of Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Candidate Gene Approach and Pilot Genome-Wide Association Study
No strong genetic link to other skin conditions was found, but some genetic factors may make people more likely to get seborrheic dermatitis.
research The gene for autosomal dominant hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (Clouston syndrome) in a large Indian family maps to the 13q11-q12.1 pericentromeric region
The gene for Clouston syndrome in a large Indian family is located in the 13q11-q12.1 region.
research Piebaldism in tree shrews
research A case of localized follicular hamartoma: an ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study
The hamartoma is an abnormal hair growth with limited development in the upper hair follicle.
research Transcriptomic landscape of early hair follicle and epidermal development
Researchers identified new cell types and genes in early hair follicle development.
research Isolation of a Novel Population of Multipotent Adult Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles
Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.
research T-cell “induced-self” MHC class I/peptide complexes may enable “de novo” tolerance induction to neo-antigens occurring outside of the thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research Heterozygous KRT32 variant is responsible for autosomal dominant loose anagen hair syndrome
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
research Genome-wide detection and sequence conservation analysis of long non-coding RNA during hair follicle cycle of yak
The study found key long non-coding RNAs involved in yak hair growth cycles.
research Hox demarcates regional regeneration of adult hair follicle stem cells
Hox genes control hair follicle stem cell regeneration in different body regions.
research FGFR2 is associated with hair thickness in Asian populations
A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.