May 2025 in “Science Advances” PIEZO1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, affecting hair growth.
46 citations
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May 1995 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific gene region can control targeted and responsive gene expression in mice, useful for skin disorder treatments.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Epigenetics & Chromatin” H3K4me3 helps control RSPO3 to influence hair growth and development.
2 citations
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February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” The PTGER2 gene is highly active in Cashmere goat skin and its activity changes with the hair growth cycle.
17 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The FA2H gene improves cashmere fineness by enhancing hair growth in goats.
37 citations
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June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
110 citations
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January 1995 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Glycine is a key transmitter in rat spinal cord synapses, often alongside GABA.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
62 citations
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January 2009 in “Epilepsia” Neurosteroid production in the brain may delay seizure onset.
5 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of dermatological science” The G(S) alpha subunit gene may help start hair follicle growth in newborn mice.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
December 2010 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” Sry may regulate fatty acid metabolism and shows different expression levels in rat tissues.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
8 citations
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February 2014 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.
53 citations
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October 2003 in “Genetics” The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research provides insights into hair follicle growth in forest musk deer by identifying key genes and pathways involved.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
25 citations
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October 2000 in “Gene” Gene regulatory regions evolve faster than protein coding regions, allowing new gene relationships without changing transcription factors.
September 2024 in “Genes” CRABP1 boosts hair cell growth in Hu sheep by affecting key genes.
January 2015 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” Neuropilin 2 may be a biomarker for melanoma and affects melanocyte behavior.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Esrp1 is important for skin health by helping form and maintain the skin barrier.
5 citations
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June 2023 in “BMC genomics” A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
114 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
20 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Slug (Snai2) helps regulate hair growth timing in mice.
5 citations
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August 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Artemis phosphorylation at Ser516 may help regulate skin and hair structures.
11 citations
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November 2019 in “The FASEB Journal” A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
245 citations
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” BLMP-1 is important for regular molting and gene expression cycles in worms.