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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Key genes and pathways crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats were identified, aiding fleece production improvement.
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Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” FLRG and follistatin have different roles in wound healing.
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” FGF22 helps hair follicle stem cells grow and develop.
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
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January 2004 in “DNA Research” A mutation in the Sgkl gene causes defective hair growth in mice.
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October 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Folliculin helps regulate energy and nutrient sensing, impacting Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome.
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
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June 1997 in “PubMed” EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.
The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
Researchers created a new mouse model, G4, that mimics human PCOS symptoms and links the condition to a specific gene.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
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