September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” BAP1 mutations are rare in pediatric melanocytic tumors and may develop later in life.
30 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Cancer Research Communications” TAp63 and NRF2 work together to manage oxidative stress, preventing premature aging and aiding skin functions.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
22 citations
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March 2019 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” The Wave complex controls skin growth by suppressing certain signals.
53 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
11 citations
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November 2019 in “The FASEB Journal” A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
January 2026 in “Communications Biology” Yak hair follicles adapt to cold through specific gene regulation, enhancing cell growth.
11 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KRTAP10 proteins help form the hair shaft's tough outer layer by interacting with specific hair keratins.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
372 citations
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December 2004 in “Nature Genetics” 1 citations
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February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” Certain changes in the KAP6-1 gene affect the thickness and length of cashmere goat fibers.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” Pygopus 2 helps ovarian cancer cells grow by aiding ribosomal RNA production, independent of Wnt signaling.
January 2026 in “PLoS Biology” ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development in mice.
305 citations
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
28 citations
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July 2007 in “Development” TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
33 citations
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June 2007 in “Gene Expression Patterns” CTIP2 may help in skin development and maintenance.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
98 citations
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May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
88 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Epiprofin helps cells grow in developing teeth, hair, and limbs.
25 citations
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May 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
6 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
46 citations
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November 2007 in “Gene Expression Patterns” Trps1 plays a key role in hair follicle development and cycling.
April 2026 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tmem30b is essential for hearing by maintaining hair cell structure in the ear.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Actin filaments help stabilize and reshape cell membranes.
199 citations
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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
9 citations
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April 2018 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” LEF-1 boosts cell growth in goat hair follicles, aiding cashmere production.