November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
January 2021 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” Dogs with ear infections have a higher rate of yeast infection, especially German Shepherds, with seasonal variations observed.
January 2020 in “Молодий вчений” B(III) blood type may have higher hemoglobin levels, but stress affects this, and hair iron levels correlate with hemoglobin in some blood types.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
December 2018 in “Journal of Advances in VetBio Science and Techniques” Low testosterone might be a common cause of hair loss in male dogs.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Sex hormones affect dog skin conditions, but more data is needed.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
September 2010 in “Companion Animal” The guide explains how to diagnose and treat hair loss in dogs, covering causes and treatments, with some conditions lacking treatment options.
January 2008 in “Pratique médicale & chirurgicale de l'animal de compagnie” Alopecia X in dogs is a cosmetic issue, not a hormonal disorder, and harmful treatments should be avoided.
January 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Brno” Trilostane treatment successfully restored hair growth in a dog with alopecia X.
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March 2022 in “The FASEB journal” Adult mice with CBS deficiency show minimal health issues and normal lifespan despite high homocysteine levels.
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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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January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the ab gene have abnormal sebaceous gland development, affecting sebum production.
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
October 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” The TG5 gene affects beef cattle weight, and the CC genotype leads to higher weights.
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January 1992 in “Experientia” 7 citations
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December 2006 Tribulus terrestris extract significantly increases MSH expression and melanin production in mouse hair follicles.
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
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July 2018 in “JAMA dermatology” Poliosis causes white hair patches due to lack of melanin.
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March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
January 2013 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” Researchers cloned a gene from Xinjiang fine-wool sheep, finding it very similar to other sheep and somewhat similar to goats, humans, and rabbits.
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September 2016 in “Security science and technology” DNA can predict physical traits like eye and hair color accurately, especially in Europeans, but predicting other traits and in diverse populations needs more research.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo shouyi xuebao” Sheep breeds show different keratin gene expression in the groin, linked to hair follicle density.
March 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The Agouti gene influences pigmentation and may have a developmental role in deer mice.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
January 2011 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” 7 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.