July 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” TGF-β is found in hair follicles and may cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called FGF9 from certain immune cells can trigger new hair growth during wound healing in mice, but humans may not have the same response due to fewer of these cells.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The DNMT3B -579G>T polymorphism may increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
October 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” The TG5 gene affects beef cattle weight, and the CC genotype leads to higher weights.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has unique molecular features and cell interactions that could guide targeted therapy.
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
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September 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” Losing Memo protein shortens lifespan and affects health.
October 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Neuronatin is found in various cells of rat tissues and has a unique location in sperm cells.
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
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June 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Fox genes are important for hair growth and development in cashmere goats.
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September 2020 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” WNT activation in scalp fibroblasts boosts hair growth by increasing FGF9.
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December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
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January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a goat with a gene that increased cashmere production by 74.5% without affecting quality.
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February 2021 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” Different forms of FGF5 either promote or inhibit hair growth.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” The protein STAT3 slows down cell growth by blocking the FST gene, which affects hair development in sheep.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” TTNPB helps turn stem cells into neural stem cells, improving depression-like behaviors in rats.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” BFNB could be a promising treatment for hair growth.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” TLR2, a component in hair follicle stem cells, is crucial for healthy hair growth and regeneration, and its decrease can lead to hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
March 2013 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A gene called Taqpep affects cat coat patterns like stripes and blotches.
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April 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that Tourette Syndrome may be linked to certain immune system processes and synaptic signaling.
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November 2011 in “Development” Trps1 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
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October 2014 in “PLOS ONE” BAF200 is essential for proper heart and coronary artery formation.
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October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Applied Genetics” Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Reduced TRPS1 leads to increased STAT3 and SOX9 in hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
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December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.