A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.
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August 2010 in “Developmental neurobiology” Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
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April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The improved genome of the African spiny mouse helps study its tissue regeneration.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs affect feather growth in chickens in ways that don't follow traditional genetic rules.
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October 2001 in “Genes & Development” The mutated hairless gene causes hair loss by acting as a new type of corepressor affecting thyroid hormone receptors.
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July 2018 in “Environmental and Experimental Botany” Silencing NtNCED3-2 gene in tobacco reduces drought tolerance and impairs growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.
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October 2000 in “The FASEB Journal” The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
March 2018 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” NKG2D gene polymorphism doesn't affect SLE risk but may influence symptoms like rash and hair loss.
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis in Asians is caused by a SERPINB7 gene mutation.
January 2020 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 is crucial for keeping stem cells stable and maintaining healthy adult tissues.
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
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May 2022 in “BMC Veterinary Research” lncRNAs play a key role in hair follicle development, affecting cashmere quality and yield.
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February 2016 in “Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers” Hair loss is significantly linked to lower levels of certain genes in hair follicles.
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September 2007 in “BMC developmental biology” Neuregulin3 affects cell development in the skin and mammary glands.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” HuR is essential for Treg function and preventing autoimmunity.
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August 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that many small genetic variations influence claw disorders in cows, and using genomic selection could help reduce these disorders.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for the growth of hair follicles in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats.
RNase L hinders hair follicle regeneration by altering immune signals.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and RNA networks regulate hair growth and follicle density in Rex rabbits.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.