12 citations
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July 2015 in “Tissue Antigens” The A allele of the C2 gene increases the risk of lupus, while the G allele may protect against it.
10 citations
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms, including hair loss and diabetes, and is common in Qatar due to a specific genetic variant.
April 2008 in “Expert review of dermatology” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” SOX9 is essential for the development of various organs and hair follicles.
35 citations
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March 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B Neuropsychiatric Genetics” SRD5A2 gene variations affect PTSD symptoms differently in males and females.
18 citations
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November 2005 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin gene clusters in humans and marsupials are similarly organized.
27 citations
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March 2006 in “Molecular Plant Pathology” Legumes use flavonoids to start a process with rhizobia for nitrogen fixation, involving specific genes and proteins.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Plants” CSLD1 suppresses rice root hair growth with NH4+ and regulates AMT1;2 expression.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” SLICK cattle have better heat tolerance due to specific gene expression and pathway differences.
Genetic mutations linked to ectodermal dysplasias and hair loss were identified in Pakistani families.
The GG genotype of the KRT71 gene leads to longer wool in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
75 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Animals” lncRNAs may regulate hair follicle development in Hu sheep.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
29 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” MCHR2 gene duplications may be linked to alopecia areata.
67 citations
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December 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” NADPH oxidase 4 is key for stem cell activity and growth under low oxygen.
29 citations
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” Multiple mouse desmoglein 1 isoforms have distinct roles in skin and hair development.
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.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Steroids” Two new mutations in the AR gene linked to severe androgen insensitivity were found.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
Sox13 is a marker for early hair follicle development but not essential for skin and hair growth.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Cell reports medicine” Sons of mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of obesity and insulin resistance, possibly due to certain genes and factors passed down from their mothers.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 17 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The FA2H gene improves cashmere fineness by enhancing hair growth in goats.
18 citations
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.