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October 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” Hox genes control hair growth patterns in mammals by regulating stem cell activity in the skin.
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July 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The gene Foxq1, controlled by Hoxc13, is crucial for hair follicle differentiation.
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The study identified 173 genes regulated by the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) in mouse skin using a transgenic mouse model overexpressing GR in epidermal basal cells and hair follicles. Key findings included the identification of hair keratin (krt) and keratin-associated protein (krtap) genes, as well as hox genes, as being regulated by GR, suggesting a role in hair follicle morphogenesis. The study also found that GR repressed genes related to cell growth, such as fosb and c-fos, highlighting its antiproliferative effects. These findings provided insights into the role of glucocorticoids in skin physiology and potential implications for hair disorders.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.
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September 2006 in “Birth Defects Research” Different processes create patterns in skin and things like hair and feathers.