97 citations
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March 2010 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
July 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Biology Reports”
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April 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
May 2009 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Suppressing the HGPS mutation may improve symptoms and suggest reversibility.
61 citations
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April 2014 in “Radiation Research” RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Genetics” Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Increased energy use in Pik3r1-related insulin resistance isn't due to Ucp1 thermogenesis.
27 citations
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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.
37 citations
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October 2006 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
78 citations
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August 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
January 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” PDCD4 protein levels, affected by genetics and breastfeeding, may predict breast cancer treatment response.
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July 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may be more effective for severe alopecia areata than conventional treatments.
August 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Variants in the CCDC47 gene are linked to trichohepatoneurodevelopmental syndrome.
305 citations
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” Noncoding RNAs help determine cashmere quality in goats.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
December 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” The enzyme Rand protease works well for leather dehairing and its stability is important, with Leu75 playing a key role.
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August 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Ivacaftor can protect against noise-induced hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
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December 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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January 2016 in “Genetics and molecular research” Certain genetic variations in the A2M gene are linked to better milk quality in Murrah buffaloes.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Genes” miR-144 affects hair growth by interacting with Lhx2.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in EGF and EGFR may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
September 2024 in “Medicina” Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
The treatment was not recommended due to limited effectiveness and significant side effects.