November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The STRIPAK complex is crucial for skin cell organization and creating a functional skin barrier.
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June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new method helps find proteins in hair to identify fetal growth issues.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
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February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
January 2026 in “Clinics and Practice” Baricitinib helps alopecia areata and may improve psoriasis, but its effect on psoriatic arthritis is unclear.
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June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A prostate cancer drug can lower the levels of a protein that the coronavirus uses to enter lung cells.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ALRN-6924 may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
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October 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Immunology” PCOS is linked to low-grade chronic inflammation.
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April 2023 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” 2h-ICPR can help screen for insulin antibodies in type 2 diabetes patients.
January 2026 in “Food and Nutrition Sciences” USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract improves urinary symptoms and is safe for men.
May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Calprotectin starves Pseudomonas aeruginosa of essential metals, affecting its growth and resistance.
February 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” A higher testosterone/dihydrotestosterone ratio in PCOS patients may indicate worse metabolic health.
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March 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein helps control the size of oil glands and the growth of oil-producing cells in both mice and humans.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
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July 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Pili annulati is caused by a protein metabolism disorder affecting hair structure.
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The PHAT technique effectively rejuvenates lips and face.
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris significantly worsens quality of life more than many other health conditions.
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” LiPADI is a useful tool for monitoring the severity and treatment of lichen planus.
30 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
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January 1998 in “Endocrine journal” Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with psoriasis have higher levels of Apelin-13 in their blood than healthy people.