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August 2003 in “Journal of comparative neurology” In this study, naked mole-rats demonstrated unique skin and hair follicle innervation features compared to other species, suggesting adaptations to their subterranean environment and poikilothermy.
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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” In this study, researchers observed that mice with the naked gene showed frequent absence of hair cuticle and cortical cells during follicle growth, with abnormal keratin deposition also noted.
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August 1984 in “Genetics Research” In this study, researchers found that the naked (N) gene in mice indirectly affects the synthesis of structural proteins in mouse hair, resulting in reduced high tyrosine protein content and unusual amino acid compositions.
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December 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study found that naked hair shafts significantly increased in cicatricial alopecias compared to non-cicatricial types, suggesting their potential use in diagnosing cicatricial alopecia.
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January 1960 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” The Naked gene in mice causes abnormal sebaceous glands and disrupts hair follicle organization.