January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
32 citations
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November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
August 2023 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” CT60 polymorphism might increase the risk of Alopecia Areata.
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November 2006 in “Pump Industry Analyst” Pilomatricomas don't follow the usual hair follicle cell differentiation process.
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August 2023 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The analysis of a large pilomatricoma revealed five distinct areas with different gene activity related to hair growth and tumor development.
November 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Abnormal gene expression related to keratin causes hair loss in certain mice.
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.
September 1973 in “Primates” February 2024 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” TCF7L2 gene polymorphism is linked to alopecia areata, but it doesn't affect the success of PRP or conventional treatments.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
21 citations
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August 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Overexpression of hurpin in mice leads to abnormal skin and higher skin cancer risk.
September 2025 in “Science Advances” PADI4 enzyme slows down cell growth in developing hair follicles.
133 citations
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” The human K5 promoter controls specific gene expression in skin cells, with key regulatory elements near the TATA box.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
2 citations
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October 2016 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
50 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes a rare hair disorder with thin, woolly hair.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
35 citations
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August 2006 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
July 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Celsr1 is crucial for skin cell alignment, while Celsr2 has little effect on this process.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krox20 is important for maintaining stem cells in the skin and affects hair growth and color.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Tet1, Tet2, and Tet3 are important for the development of hair follicles and determining hair shape by controlling hair keratin genes.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain genetic variants in ERN1, TACR3, and SPPL2C are linked to when Alzheimer's disease starts.
ISX9 helps regrow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
December 2019 in “Thèses en ligne de l'Université Toulouse III (Université Toulouse III)” EGM2 and SOX2 help form beige adipocytes by maintaining ASC immaturity and activating brown adipocytes.
16 citations
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March 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Notch signaling pathway helps in mouse hair development through a noncanonical mechanism that does not rely on RBPj or transcription.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.