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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” The FTO gene hinders stem cells in hair follicles from becoming pigment cells.
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August 2008 in “BMC Evolutionary Biology” KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
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May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” Truncated LTBP-1 disrupts TGF-β signaling, affecting hair growth.
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March 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
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August 2023 in “Cell Genomics” The Tyrolean Iceman had mostly Anatolian farmer ancestry and traits like darker skin and a risk for certain health issues.
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March 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” FOXN1 duplication can cause excessive hair growth.
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February 2005 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
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May 2006 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating hair cycle transitions with TNFα.
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June 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” A specific DNA region is crucial for Foxn1 gene expression in thymus cells but not in hair follicles.
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October 2000 in “Nature” RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” A specific gene variant may increase the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
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August 2011 in “Toxicological sciences” TCDD speeds up skin barrier formation by increasing certain gene expressions.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.