January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
30 citations
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January 2009 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
42 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
78 citations
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January 2006 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
74 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.