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    Glossary Genes

    segments of DNA that encode instructions for protein synthesis

    Genes are segments of DNA that act as instructions for building and maintaining the body's cells and tissues. They determine inherited traits, such as eye color or susceptibility to certain diseases, by encoding for specific proteins that perform various functions in the body.

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    1. Large-scale genome-wide meta-analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome suggests shared genetic architecture for different diagnosis criteria PLOS Genetics · 2018 · 308 citations
    2. Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene is Associated with Male Pattern Baldness Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2001 · 299 citations
    3. Genes for intermediate filament proteins and the draft sequence of the human genome Journal of Cell Science · 2001 · 287 citations
    4. Genetic, hormonal and metabolic aspects of PCOS: an update Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology · 2016 · 258 citations
    5. Fetal Programming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Androgen Excess: Evidence from Experimental, Clinical, and Genetic Association Studies The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2006 · 253 citations
    6. The role of keratin proteins and their genes in the growth, structure and properties of hair Birkhäuser Basel eBooks · 1997 · 228 citations
    7. Selective Modulation of Hedgehog/GLI Target Gene Expression by Epidermal Growth Factor Signaling in Human Keratinocytes Molecular and Cellular Biology · 2006 · 226 citations
    8. Conditional Gene Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Using the Tetracycline-Regulated Transactivators tTA and rTA Linked to the Keratin 5 Promoter Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2000 · 215 citations
    9. Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia American Journal of Human Genetics · 2005 · 195 citations
    10. Human Hair Growth Deficiency Is Linked to a Genetic Defect in the Phospholipase Gene <i>LIPH</i> Science · 2006 · 194 citations
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