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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch The HOXC13-controlled expression of early hair keratin genes in the human hair follicle does not involve TALE proteins MEIS and PREP as cofactors
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Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.
research Identification of androgen-regulated genes in SV40-transformed human hair dermal papilla cells
Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
research The abnormal, mis-localizated HR bmh protein associates with members of the protein processing machinery in the cytoplasm
The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
research Genotoxic Agents: An Unexpected Effect on Healthy Epithelia
Chemotherapy drugs can cause abnormal growth and changes in healthy skin and gland cells.
research The mutational analysis of mitochondrial DNA in maternal inheritance of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Mutations in mitochondrial DNA might significantly contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
research iRhom2 Mutation Leads to Aberrant Hair Follicle Differentiation in Mice
A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
research Overexpression of insulin-like growth factor-1 induces hyperplasia, dermal abnormalities, and spontaneous tumor formation in transgenic mice
Overexpressing IGF-1 in mice leads to skin abnormalities and tumors.
research A 10 Mb duplication in chromosome band 5q31.3–5q33.1 associated with late-onset lipodystrophy, ichthyosis, epilepsy and glomerulonephritis
A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
research K15 promoter-driven enforced expression of NKIRAS exhibits tumor suppressive activity against the development of DMBA/TPA-induced skin tumors
NKIRAS2 can suppress certain skin tumors but its effect on cancer varies with context and expression level.
research Overexpression of Hoxc13 in differentiating keratinocytes results in downregulation of a novel hair keratin gene cluster and alopecia
Overexpression of Hoxc13 in hair cells causes hair loss and skin issues.
research Phenotypic, transcriptomic, and genomic analyses reveal the spatiotemporal patterns and associated genes of coarse hair density in goats
The gene GJA1 is important for regulating coarse hair density in goats.
research Zebrafish Model of Hereditary Pigmentary Disorders
Zebrafish help understand genetic causes of skin pigment disorders like albinism.
research A Group of Type I Keratin Genes on Human Chromosome 17: Characterization and Expression
Only one of the two K16 genes on chromosome 17 makes a functional protein for keratin filaments.
research PRX102 Participates in Root Hairs Tip Growth of Rice
PRX102 is essential for rice root hair growth by helping transport substances to the tips.
research Polygenic control of the wavy coat of the NCT mouse: involvement of an intracisternal A particle insertional mutation of the protease, serine 53 (Prss53) gene, and a modifier gene
The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
research Regulation of Hair Follicle Growth and Development by Different Alternative Spliceosomes of FGF5 in Rabbits
FGF5 spliceosomes inhibit rabbit hair growth by affecting gene expression.
research Spreading of Isolated Ptch Mutant Basal Cell Carcinoma Precursors Is Physiologically Suppressed and Counteracts Tumor Formation in Mice
External factors can cause skin cancer cells that usually don't spread to grow and form tumors in mice.
research Deregulated expression of E2F1 induces hyperplasia and cooperates with ras in skin tumor development
Overexpression of E2F1 can lead to skin tumors and disrupt hair growth.
research Vesicle Formation and Follicular Root Sheath Separation in Mice Homozygous for Deleterious Alleles at the Balding (bal) Locus
A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
research ‘Atrichosis’, a new hairless gene with cyst formation in rats
A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.
research Haplotypes spanning centromeric regions reveal persistence of large blocks of archaic DNA
Humans have ancient DNA from Neanderthals and other lineages in their chromosomes, affecting traits and evolution.
research lncRNA H19 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of CTGF by targeting miR-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome
H19 may help cause PCOS by affecting CTGF levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
research C2orf37 mutational spectrum in Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome patients
Truncating mutations in the C2orf37 gene cause Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome.
research The VEGF +405 G>C 5' untranslated region polymorphism and risk of PCOS: a study in the South Indian Women
The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
research Generation of an intestinal‐specific hephaestin knockout mouse
Knockout mice showed anemia and hair loss, suggesting other ways exist for iron absorption.
research Hair Defects and Pup Loss in Mice with Targeted Deletion of the First Cut Repeat Domain of theCux/CDPHomeoprotein Gene
Deleting part of a gene in mice causes wavy hair and high pup loss.
research CSI on steroids
Forensic DNA phenotyping can help generate new leads in cold cases but faces accuracy, legal, and acceptance challenges.
research 138 Characterization of xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes of a reconstructed human epidermal model from adult hair follicles
The reconstructed skin model from hair follicles functions like human skin in processing chemicals and can be used to test ingredient safety.