April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
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February 1992 in “Molecular Biology Reports” A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Certain SPINK5 gene mutations are common in Israeli families with Comèl-Netherton syndrome.
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January 1992 in “DNA sequence” Researchers found a non-functional sheep keratin gene due to mutations.
October 2023 in “Journal of dermatological science” New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
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February 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” The frizzy mouse and hairless rat mutations are due to changes in the Prss8 gene.
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April 2002 in “Cell Death and Differentiation”
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July 2023 in “Nature cell biology” SOX9 helps determine stem cell roles by interacting with DNA and proteins that control gene activity.
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February 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
The transcription factor Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve development in touch receptors.
32 citations
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
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November 1994 in “Differentiation” Trichohyalin is found in non-hair tissues and works with filaggrin in certain skin areas and conditions.
103 citations
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February 1972 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.
5 citations
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December 1996 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Mouse hair keratins mHa1 and mHb4 can't form a strong network on their own in cells.
January 2019 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” TRPV3 and TRPV6 channels change structure to regulate calcium and heat responses.
24 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
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November 2014 in “Proteins Structure Function and Bioinformatics” Cysteines in wool fibers are accessible and form important disulfide bonds.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” 24 citations
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
10 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not available or cannot be understood.
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.
182 citations
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August 2016 in “Development” ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes are crucial for gene regulation, cell differentiation, and organ development in mammals.
7 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
40 citations
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
42 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Glycine likely affects dendrites connected to hair follicle terminals in rats.
63 citations
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November 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Sub3 is essential for fungus adherence but not for skin invasion.
139 citations
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.