August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
11 citations
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December 2014 in “The American journal of pathology” A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
4 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Researchers found 24 genes that change significantly and affect cashmere growth in goats; this could help increase cashmere production.
10 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
Pygo2 is important for early growth and progression of intestinal tumors, and could be a target for treating cancers with certain mutations.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chronic graft-versus-host disease in the skin shows strong Th1 immune response and unique barrier issues.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” CD25+ CD4+ Tregs and certain plasma proteins are linked to hair loss.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” TTNPB helps turn stem cells into neural stem cells, improving depression-like behaviors in rats.
14 citations
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of TrkC receptor delays hair follicle development.
16 citations
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science” miR-877-3p can improve cashmere quality by regulating hair growth in goats.
Glypican-1 is important for hair follicle blood vessel growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TET enzymes are important for skin and hair development by controlling gene activity in specific areas.
30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
August 2023 in “Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences” CT60 polymorphism might increase the risk of Alopecia Areata.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
210 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
6 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” July 2002 in “Science Signaling” Modified β-catenin can cause different effects in mouse skin cells, leading to cysts or tumors depending on the cell type.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
126 citations
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” The hr gene is crucial for skin and hair health, with mutations causing hair disorders.
155 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-related genes are active in skin cells and may affect autoimmune conditions.
31 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
32 citations
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March 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.