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    Glossary Candidate Genes

    specific genes believed to influence a particular trait or disease

    Candidate genes are specific genes that researchers believe may be associated with a particular trait or disease, based on their known biological functions or previous studies. For example, in the context of alopecia (hair loss), scientists might identify candidate genes that are involved in hair growth or immune system regulation, as these processes are relevant to the condition. Identifying and studying these genes can help in understanding the underlying mechanisms of the disease and potentially lead to targeted treatments.

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    1. Differential Expression between Human Dermal Papilla Cells from Balding and Non-Balding Scalps Reveals New Candidate Genes for Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2016 · 46 citations
    2. Candidate genes of SARS-CoV-2 gender susceptibility Scientific Reports · 2021 · 27 citations
    3. Candidate Gene Analysis Of Alopecia Areata In Jordanian Population Of Arab Descent: A Case–Control Study The application of clinical genetics · 2019 · 6 citations
    4. Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY · 2025 · 3 citations
    5. Candidate SNP markers of reproductive potential are predicted by a significant change in the affinity of TATA-binding protein for human gene promoters BMC Genomics · 2018 · 16 citations
    6. Evaluation of androgen receptor gene as a candidate gene in female androgenetic alopecia International Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 23 citations
    7. The Genetics of Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Candidate Gene Approach and Pilot Genome-Wide Association Study Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2017 · 15 citations
    8. Gene network analysis reveals candidate genes related with the hair follicle development in sheep BMC genomics · 2022 · 14 citations
    9. Gene Network Analysis Reveals Candidate Genes Related with the Hair Follicle Development in Sheep Research Square (Research Square) · 2022
    10. Evaluation of androgen receptor gene as a candidate gene in female androgenetic alopecia International Journal of Dermatology · 2009
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    1. Am I a good candidate for finasteride? (Bloodwork) 18M NW2 Community · 20 Jun 2025
    2. Transplant Candidate? (26, Male) Reddit · 19 Jan 2026
    3. Am I a suitable candidate for a hair transplant? Reddit · 11 Aug 2026
    4. Am I A Good Candidate for a Procedure? Reddit · 19 Oct 2024
    5. I thought I’d be the perfect candidate for regrowth since I only had diffuse thinning on my crown. 9 months later of Oral Min and Fin and I’m worse off than when I started. Reddit · 7 Apr 2025
    6. Will I be a good candidate for Finasteride? Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
    7. Will I be a good candidate for finasteride? Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
    8. Does having low estrogen make one a better candidate for finasteride? Reddit · 26 Jan 2026
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