June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Transgenic Research” The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
18 citations
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October 2009 in “Endocrinology” Different Hairless isoforms affect Vitamin D receptor activity in hair regulation, with one repressing and the other stimulating it.
5 citations
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August 1983 in “PubMed” DNA virus-induced tumors have consistent isozyme profiles, unlike other tumor types.
8 citations
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” MAD2B slows down the growth of skin cells that are important for hair development by interacting with TCF4.
477 citations
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March 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The DMI3 gene is essential for nodule development and symbiosis in certain plants.
April 2008 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and may protect against certain skin tumors.
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments to aid cell-to-cell trafficking.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
6 citations
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November 2021 in “Oncology Research and Treatment” Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” The MBTPS2 gene variant c.970+5G>A is a common mutation causing IFAP syndrome.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide helps the immune system fight tumors by activating certain pathways.
277 citations
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.
December 2009 in “생명과학회지” Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for organ function and may help with blood vessel formation.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
February 2024 in “Plant Cell Reports” AtVPS29 is essential for proper plant growth by regulating gibberellin signaling.
25 citations
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April 1985 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
301 citations
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May 1998 in “Genes & Development” Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.
14 citations
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February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
71 citations
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D receptor helps prevent skin cancer and supports skin health.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” REV7 is crucial for genome stability and cancer treatment, making it a potential target for therapy.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.
January 2019 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” TRPV3 and TRPV6 channels change structure to regulate calcium and heat responses.
20 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.