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September 2019 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss in certain young mice is linked to a specific gene and can be caused by lack of iron.
October 2025 in “Preprints.org” Male and female mice handle stress differently.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A KLK5 inhibitor effectively improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome.
May 2024 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Blocking CISD1 reduces hearing loss from cisplatin in mice.
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July 2000 in “Toxicology Letters” K6/ODC transgenic mice are effective for quickly identifying cancer-causing chemicals.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” The African spiny mouse can fully regenerate its muscle without scarring, unlike the common house mouse.
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
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October 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Mice with a mutated Dsg3 gene showed severe symptoms but not the typical blistering of pemphigus vulgaris.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the Sgk3 gene cause fuzzy hair in mice.
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December 2013 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
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June 2010 in “Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin L deficiency causes large, abnormal cell structures and health issues in mice.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
Suppressing ODC activity reduces tumor growth in hair follicles.
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November 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Gene knockout mice developed scars similar to human hypertrophic scars, useful for studying scar progression.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” SCD1 inhibitors can cause skin issues in rodents.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable alternative treatment for SCC.
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March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
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