January 2008 in “The Year book of endocrinology” Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.
August 2015 in “International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology” Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.
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March 2005 in “Endocrinology” Overexpression of the glucocorticoid receptor in mice causes developmental defects similar to ectodermal dysplasia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that ERBB2 mutations are common in extramammary Paget disease and may respond to systemic treatments like cancer immunotherapy.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs affect feather growth in chickens in ways that don't follow traditional genetic rules.
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March 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” miR-200c-3p could help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder in some Russian families.
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September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Radiation therapy in breast cancer patients changes gene expression related to DNA damage, fibroblast growth, and hair follicle development, which could help improve treatment for radiation-induced fibrosis.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” PPAR-γ may be a key target for treating alopecia areata and other skin conditions.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
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January 2012 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” 5α-Reductase helps regulate hormone action in toad testes, especially during breeding season.
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December 2006 in “Mammalian Genome” 26 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to wool follicle structure and function, but not hair cycle regulation.
January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” Certain genetic changes in the STX17 and KRT82 genes contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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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.
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July 2005 in “International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence” EREG therapy may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Certain SPINK5 gene mutations are common in Israeli families with Comèl-Netherton syndrome.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
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November 2024 in “Cureus” Recognizing RSCC is crucial due to its aggressive nature and high risk of poor outcomes.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
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May 2022 in “Cancers” UC.145 may be a new biomarker for predicting gastric cancer.