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February 1994 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related peptide in transgenic mice skin disrupted normal hair follicle development, suggesting a role for the peptide in the early stages of follicle formation.
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May 1994 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study found widespread localization of parathyroid hormone-related protein in normal and cancerous canine tissues, suggesting a potential physiological role as a paracrine or autocrine factor.
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May 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in mice resulted in 30–40% shorter hair due to premature transition into the catagen phase of the hair cycle.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that high levels of parathyroid hormone-related protein expression can result in the production of shorter hair shafts, likely through effects on angiogenesis.
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May 1960 in “A M A Journal of Diseases of Children” This report details the treatment of hyperparathyroidism in an 11-year-old girl through the removal of a parathyroid adenoma and reviews related pediatric cases; no new clinical outcomes are presented.