January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
August 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology” The article's correction clarifies scientific and methodological concerns about miR-200c-3p's role in alopecia areata.
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January 2017 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research mapped gene activity in developing mouse skin and found key markers for skin cell types and changes from fetal to early postnatal stages.
January 2025 in “Fìzìologìčnij žurnal” PDRN may reduce inflammation and complications in revision rhinoplasty for patients with high fibrinogen levels.
25 citations
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August 2017 in “Animal Biotechnology” Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
Raptor and Rictor have stable expression in hair cycles, with Raptor marking stem cells and Rictor involved in hair shaft formation.
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
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March 2011 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
January 1998 in “Differentiation” Basonuclin is crucial for hair follicle development and cycling in mice.
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience”
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” A single recessive gene causes sparse hair in certain Japanese White rabbits.
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March 2023 in “International journal of rheumatic diseases” Relatives of lupus patients show signs of immune system activity but not full-blown lupus.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that skin inflammation and immune response pathways are activated in Solar Urticaria patients after UV exposure, unlike in healthy people.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found specific genes that are more active in balding cells, which could be causing hair loss.
May 2021 in “Experimental Cell Research” FOXC1 boosts SFRP1 in hair loss, suggesting new treatments.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Double-stranded RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by increasing retinoic acid production and signaling.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a patient with alopecia areata regrow hair.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
Lhx2 helps retinal cells respond to signals for eye development.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Non-itchy rashes can indicate serious diseases like lupus.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Copper boosts cell growth in rabbit hair follicles.