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GlossaryMSX2 (Homeobox protein MSX-2)

gene involved in embryonic development and hair follicle formation

MSX2, also known as Msh homeobox 2, is a gene that encodes a protein involved in the regulation of embryonic development and cell differentiation. It plays a crucial role in the formation of various tissues, including bones and hair follicles. Mutations in the MSX2 gene have been linked to conditions such as craniosynostosis, a disorder characterized by the premature fusion of skull bones, and alopecia, which is hair loss.

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research Regulation of Hair Shedding by the Type 3 IP3 Receptor

19 citations , May 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

The type 3 IP3 receptor is important for controlling hair loss and growth.

research FGF-9 Accelerates Epithelial Invagination for Ectodermal Organogenesis in Real-Time Bioengineered Organ Manipulation

19 citations , November 2012 in “Cell Communication and Signaling”

FGF-9 speeds up the early development of certain organs, showing potential for organ regeneration.

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