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October 2002 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The research cloned keratin 7 genes from humans, mice, and marsupials, found similarities between human and mouse genes, and discovered new areas of K7 expression in mice.
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 49 citations
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January 1972 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” 6 citations
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January 2004 in “DNA Research” A mutation in the Sgkl gene causes defective hair growth in mice.
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January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract helps hair follicle cells grow by activating the ERK1/2 pathway.
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May 2017 in “Scientific reports” ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
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April 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Malt1 protease is essential for regulatory T cell function and could be targeted to boost antitumor immunity.
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September 2003 in “Development” Stem cell behavior varies with stimuli, and lineage changes can happen without affecting stem cell division.
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July 2015 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Keloid scars may form due to changes in skin cell characteristics and specific protein signaling.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Epiprofin helps cells grow in developing teeth, hair, and limbs.
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March 2013 in “Circulation Research” K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
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October 2004 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Mice with a specific BRCA1 mutation have a higher risk of tumors, especially in the uterus and ovaries.
May 2025 in “Science Advances” PIEZO1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, affecting hair growth.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
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April 1964 in “PubMed” Phosphatide distribution in mouse skin remains consistent in both normal and cancerous growths.
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January 2011 in “Open Journal of Genetics” The KAP13-3 gene in sheep affects wool quality by influencing keratin assembly.
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.
Reducing PIEZO1 speeds up wound healing.
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” Removing the ROBO4 gene in mice reduces skin inflammation and hair loss by affecting certain inflammation pathways and gene expression.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
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January 1987 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Keratins change and are modified differently in skin layers and body parts.