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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.