February 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study introduced the KRDQN predictive framework, which outperformed existing methods in predicting adverse drug reactions and provided interpretable insights into drug mechanisms, aiding pharmacovigilance and clinical decision-making.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that the systemic wrinkled skin phenotype in Xiang pigs involves gene expression changes and genetic variations associated with oxidative stress and extracellular matrix components, resembling features seen in Shar-Pei dogs.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “生物医学研究杂志:英文版” In this study, a novel heterozygous transition mutation in the KRT86 gene was identified, which may be pathogenic for monilethrix in a Chinese family.
13 citations
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March 2021 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that KY19382 can effectively promote hair regeneration and follicle neogenesis in mice and human hair models by activating Wnt/β-catenin signalling, suggesting potential use for alopecia treatment.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” This study found that polymorphisms in KRTAP13.1, KRTAP27-1, and KRTAP24-1 were significantly associated with fiber diameter in Jiangnan cashmere goats, which may aid future breeding and conservation efforts.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Gene” This study found that the transcription factor CAP1 negatively regulates KRT83 expression in Tan sheep, possibly influencing their curly hair phenotype.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study describes the expression patterns of type I inner root sheath keratin proteins K25–K28 in human hair follicles, highlighting their distinct distribution within different layers.
June 2026 in “Communications Biology” In this study, researchers found that the cornification process in the nuptial pads of Xenopus frogs involves the expression of the type II hair keratin homolog, krt59, and is regulated by the transcription factor hoxc13, showing similarities to mammalian hair evolution.
January 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study reviews the role of the zinc finger protein CXXC5 in cellular signaling and its implications for cancer, discussing how its dysregulation is linked to various physiological and pathological processes, as well as potential therapies targeting CXXC5.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Genes” Among Merino × Southdown cross sheep, this study found that certain variants of the KRT81 gene were associated with differences in fleece weight, but not with staple length or fibre diameter traits.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the unique functions of keratin 16 are likely determined by its tail domain, challenging the previous hypothesis about the role of the helix 1B subdomain.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study suggests that the KAP 7 gene may serve as a potential molecular marker for genetic selection to improve staple length and greasy fleece weight in Rambouillet sheep.
February 2025 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that certain gene polymorphisms in keratin 27 and ELOVL4 are linked to improved cashmere fineness and production traits in Liaoning cashmere goats.
January 2012 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” This study found that EGF and KGF were expressed at different levels in the skin of Gansu alpine Merino sheep, suggesting these factors influence wool fineness.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” This study found that recombinant human hair keratin proteins K31 and K81 show greater potential for inducing skin cell differentiation compared to natural keratin coatings.
49 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, transgenic mice expressing Msx-2 developed flaky skin with hyperproliferation and misalignment in epidermal cells, suggesting Msx-2 plays a role in skin and appendage growth control.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This article discusses the human KRT72 wild-type allele's role in hair formation and reports no new research findings.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” This study successfully established a transgenic sheep fibroblast cell line expressing the spider dragline silk protein gene, laying groundwork for developing transgenic sheep with this capability in hair follicles.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study mapped copy number variations in Chinese fine-wool sheep, identifying regions linked to important traits like milk production and growth, and highlighting a strong selection signal at the RXFP2 gene.
22 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” This study identified major criteria including ectodermal malformations for diagnosing ichthyosis with confetti, and revealed significant genetic variation in the disease locus within the general population.
9 citations
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February 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study reported that Longdan Xiegan decoction is more effective than conventional western medicine alone in treating eczema, but the evidence quality was generally low, highlighting the need for further studies.
6 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the role of the CXXC5 protein as a transcription factor and signaling coordinator, noting its involvement in embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, and diseases such as tumorigenesis, but reports no new experimental findings.
This study in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep identified two SNPs in the KRT71 gene that significantly affect wool length, with distinct expression patterns observed in hair follicles, suggesting KRT71 as a candidate gene for enhancing wool production traits.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Genesis” This study reported that a Megsin-Cre transgene enables genetic manipulation primarily in skin, forestomach, and esophagus tissues, offering a new tool for studying development and diseases in these areas.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Animals” In this study, nucleotide sequence variation in the KRTAP13-3 gene was associated with changes in heterotypic hair fibre diameter variation in Chinese Tan sheep.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” This study found that activating CXCR2 on ras-transformed keratinocytes promotes migration and tumor development in a mouse skin model.
23 citations
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January 2018 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, YK11 was found to promote osteoblast cell proliferation and differentiation through activation of non-genomic signaling pathways in mouse osteoblast cells.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KLHL24-mutant stem cells help understand skin and heart disease.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This abstract reviews the role of the human KRT 16 wild-type allele in skin and hair development and its association with certain genetic skin disorders, without presenting new findings.