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December 2007 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Kremen is crucial for proper development and preventing tumors by regulating Wnt signaling.
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August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes woolly hair and hair loss.
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Vitamin D3 and its receptor are important for hair growth, and understanding receptors could help treat hair graying and skin cancer.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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April 1997 in “Developmental Dynamics” Trypsin slows hair growth and affects color by causing cell death in hair follicles.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
April 2024 in “Cellular signalling” Activating TRPMLs helps human cells important for hair growth and increases hair growth in mice.
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May 2012 in “Experimental Cell Research” VEGF promotes hair follicle cell growth through the VEGFR-2/ERK pathway.
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October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
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October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Thr1022Ala variant in the hairless gene is not a disease-causing mutation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ovol2 is important for proper skin healing and hair growth.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss without other health issues.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse and human keratin 16 can both form filaments, with differences likely due to the tail domain, not the helical domain.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
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November 2024 in “EMBO Reports” Deleting Gpr54 speeds up hair growth and regeneration.
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
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May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Versican is important for hair growth and could help find new hair regrowth treatments.