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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the p63 gene affect skin adhesion, barrier integrity, and hair growth.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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January 1992 in “DNA sequence” Researchers found a non-functional sheep keratin gene due to mutations.
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September 2012 in “Oncogene” April 2011 in “Cancer Research” 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol-aglycone may help prevent and treat prostate cancer by reducing androgen receptor activity.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Cell Science” Overexpressing PKCα in mice skin increases inflammation but doesn't affect tumor growth.
January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
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April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The gene therapy showed significant wound healing and was safe for treating severe RDEB.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research identified specific genes that are active in the cells crucial for hair growth.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” The E413K mutation in the hHb6 gene causes monilethrix, a hair disorder, but doesn't show consistent symptoms.
September 2024 in “Medicina” Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
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October 2001 in “Genes & Development” The mutated hairless gene causes hair loss by acting as a new type of corepressor affecting thyroid hormone receptors.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
May 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Certain gene combinations may affect prostate cancer risk, and GSTP1 methylation is linked to tumor aggressiveness.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene linked to female-pattern hair loss.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
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August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
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September 2018 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
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April 2024 in “Molecular Human Reproduction” Paxillin may help manage androgen-related disorders like PCOS by stabilizing androgen receptor proteins.
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.