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January 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Krtap11-1 is important for hair strength and structure.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SRD5A2 methylation in blood can predict how well someone will respond to finasteride treatment.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Methylation of the 5-AR2 gene may cause resistance to Finasteride in BPH patients.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2020 in “Animals” lncRNAs may regulate hair follicle development in Hu sheep.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TCHHL1 is a protein important for hair growth, found in hair follicles.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
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January 2007 in “Animal Genetics” The gene for slick hair in Senepol cattle is located on chromosome 20 and may involve the SRD5A2 gene.
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March 2024 in “iScience” Long-lived proteins may predict age-related diseases.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
March 2025 in “FEBS Journal” Epiprofin suppresses parathyroid hormone gene activity, helping regulate calcium levels and could be a treatment target for hyperparathyroidism.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
NCBP3, SDHA, and PTPRA are the best genes for normalizing goat skin experiments.
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new method found new shared genetic areas linked to both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer.
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June 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Trichohyalin helps in hair and skin cell structure and function by binding calcium and linking proteins.
August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Key genes and RNAs related to hair growth in sheep were identified, aiding future breeding improvements.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene were found in affected individuals in the Dominican Republic, suggesting no common ancestry.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
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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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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TIP39 and PTH2R help control calcium levels and skin cell development.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
June 2025 in “Neurology India” Anti-SRP myopathy can be linked to systemic lupus erythematosus and may improve with specific treatment.
March 2026 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” All Indian dromedary camel breeds have the same KRTAP7 gene affecting hair quality.