74 citations
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that loss-of-function mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause autosomal-recessive pure hair and nail ectodermal dysplasia, emphasizing its role in hair and nail development.
25 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of mammary gland biology and neoplasia” This review examines the roles of Hedgehog and Gli proteins in mouse embryonic mammary development and suggests that Gli3-repressor-mediated off-state of Hedgehog signaling determines mammary fate over hair follicle fate.
51 citations
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November 2013 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review discusses the potential applications and challenges of small molecules in regenerative medicine, but it reports no new research findings.
694 citations
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April 2000 in “Nature genetics” This study found that Msx2-deficient mice exhibit skull and bone formation defects similar to those seen in human MSX2-related conditions, highlighting the gene's importance in skeletal and organ development.
22 citations
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August 2020 in “Cells” This review discusses the role of TGM3 in skin and hair follicle biology, human tumor pathology, and genetic abnormalities, and reports no novel results; the authors highlight its potential as a cancer diagnostic biomarker.
409 citations
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May 1991 in “Genes & Development” This study observed that overexpression of TGF-alpha in transgenic mice led to thicker epidermis and stunted hair growth, particularly in regions with normally thick skin and low hair density.
9 citations
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June 2016 in “Stem cells” In this study, overexpression of secretory phospholipase A2 Group-IIA in transgenic mice led to depletion of hair follicle stem cells and increased differentiation, linked to changes in histone modifications.
January 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that AP-2α and AP-2β are critical for maintaining epidermal homeostasis in adult skin, with their combined loss leading to severe skin and hair abnormalities and early skin inflammation due to impaired keratinocyte differentiation.
79 citations
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January 2002 in “Nucleic Acids Research” This study found that BMP-2 activates Dlx3 gene transcription in murine keratinocytes by binding with Smad1/Smad4, suggesting a mechanism for BMP signaling's role in skin and hair follicle regulation.
23 citations
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June 2023 in “Cell Reports” In this study, researchers used transcriptomics and modeling to uncover previously unknown cell populations and marker genes in developing hair follicles, providing insights into early cell fate establishment and offering tools for further research on skin appendages.
January 2020 in “Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences” This review discusses potential biomarkers for alopecia and their significance, and while it highlights areas for future research, it reports no new clinical results.
102 citations
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April 2014 in “PloS one” In this study, Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells, cultured with human platelet lysate, showed enhanced wound-healing capabilities and multilineage differentiation potential, distinguishing them from bone marrow-derived stem cells and presenting exciting prospects for regenerative medicine.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that deleting the vitamin D receptor from specific stem cells in mouse hair follicles disrupts their ability to regenerate the epidermis after injury, suggesting an essential interaction with the transcription factor p63.
45 citations
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October 2008 in “Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews” This review discusses the role of activin signaling in hair follicle formation, hair growth cycling, and skin healing, but presents no new clinical findings.
39 citations
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March 2022 in “Nature Protocols” This study describes a protocol for generating hair-bearing skin organoids from human pluripotent stem cells, achieving full complexity resembling fetal skin tissue by day 130 in vitro.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review discusses recent advancements in skin epigenetics, focusing on how epigenetic mechanisms regulate gene expression during normal skin function and their dysregulation in conditions like skin disorders and cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that manipulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling in embryonic mammary glands impacted their development, with high activity levels hindering branching and potentially redirecting cells toward hair follicle identity instead of mammary tissue.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of developmental biology” This study found that retinoic acid induces epidermal transdifferentiation into mucosal epithelium in both chick and mammalian embryonic skin, involving specific gene expressions and pathways.
May 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study observed that the loss of H3K9me3, via the ablation of Suv39h1, Suv39h2, and Setdb1 in embryonic mouse epidermis, disrupts skin development processes such as keratinocyte differentiation and hair follicle formation, highlighting H3K9me3's crucial role in epidermal morphogenesis.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the development of human skin with a focus on desmosomes, noting the challenges of translating animal model findings to humans due to species differences and limited human sample access.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” In this study, researchers found that treating dermal papilla cells with synovial fluid and laser photobiomodulation increases the expression of chondrocyte marker genes, indicating potential promotion of chondrogenic differentiation.
July 2025 in “Genome biology” This study highlighted the effectiveness of HT-scCAT-seq as a tool for understanding gene regulation in single cells, offering insights into embryonic skin development and proposing a framework for exploring regulatory mechanisms in various biological and disease contexts.
294 citations
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January 2016 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses the characteristics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering methods for adipose-derived stem cells in a 3D environment, highlighting their potential in regenerative medicine without presenting new clinical results.
165 citations
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” This review discusses the critical role of BMP signaling in the development and regulation of skin and hair follicles and notes that further research could aid therapeutic advances; it presents no new clinical results.
83 citations
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October 1998 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
57 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of peptidylarginine deiminases in skin homeostasis and diseases, particularly in keratinocyte differentiation and hair disorders, but presents no new experimental findings.
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.
41 citations
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reported that deleting the MED1 subunit from the MED complex in keratinocytes resulted in disrupted hair differentiation and cycling, leading to hair loss in mice.
36 citations
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September 2015 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” This review discusses ichthyosis with confetti, highlighting its genetic basis, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and current treatment options but reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” This article discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma as a supportive treatment for hair loss, emphasizing its potential to enhance hair follicle health and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.