68 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests a regulatory model where HOXC13 activates Foxn1, affecting hair and nail differentiation, supported by similarities in Hoxc13(tm1Mrc) and Foxn1(nu) mice phenotypes and gene expression patterns.
65 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that overexpression of Hoxc13 in GC13 mouse models affects hair follicle differentiation by interacting with medulla-specific genes, particularly Foxq1, suggesting a regulatory pathway for medulla differentiation.
25 citations
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October 2000 in “Gene” This study found that Foxn1-like genes in fish and mice are functionally equivalent in activating hair keratin genes, whereas changes in the cephalochordate Foxn1-like gene result in inactivity.
14 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that Hairless protein down-regulates Msx2 expression, affecting hair follicle formation in Hairpoor mice by altering the MSX2 regulatory pathway.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” This study found that FOXN1 haploinsufficiency is a significant genetic factor causing T cell lymphopenia at birth, linked to reduced thymic function in both humans and mice.
7 citations
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January 2024 in “Cancer Research Communications” This study found that TAp63 and ΔNp63 isoforms in the p63 family interact with different transcription factors to regulate distinct transcriptional programs, affecting various biological functions like metabolic pathways, oxidative stress response, and epithelial morphogenesis in mouse epidermal cells.
20 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that certain T cell-associated genes were upregulated in dogs with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and vitiligo, suggesting a shared immunopathogenesis with humans.
12 citations
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December 2003 in “Gene” This study characterized the Hoxc-13 gene from sheep wool follicles, noting its potential autoregulatory role and potential influence on skin function beyond hair keratin regulation.
January 2007 in “Queen Mary Research Online (Queen Mary University of London)” This study identified interactions between EGF signaling and the GLI proteins in basal cell carcinoma that may contribute to the limited metastasis seen in this skin cancer.
This study suggests that PDRN may enhance wound healing by reducing MIR135b expression, which in turn increases FOXO1 expression in keratinocytes.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study examined the role of long non-coding RNAs in wool fineness among Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, identifying specific lncRNAs and target genes that may enhance wool quality.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Animal Biotechnology” In cashmere goats, this study found that reducing miR-361-5p levels activates secondary hair follicle stem cells by upregulating the FOXM1 gene, which in turn stimulates the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, crucial for cashmere fiber morphogenesis.
16 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” This study found that upregulating miR-325-3p in glioma suppresses tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by inhibiting FOXM1, suggesting its potential as a treatment target for brain cancer.
20 citations
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that miR-150 enhances the resolution ability of endothelial progenitor cells in venous thrombosis by promoting cell differentiation and proliferation through specific gene regulation pathways.
September 2023 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that the protein Foxn1 is crucial for the development and fat-storing capacity of dermal white adipose tissue in mice, influencing both lipid metabolism and adipogenesis in the skin through Bmp2 and Igf2 signaling pathways.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” This research found that melatonin has a bidirectional effect on hair follicle stem cell survival, improving it at low doses and inhibiting it at high doses.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This research suggests that mouse mutants and genomics can help study hair biology and epithelial differentiation by focusing on the role of the Foxn1 gene.
69 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes existing knowledge on the role of FOXN1 as a key regulator of thymic epithelial cell lineage and function, reporting no new experimental results.
93 citations
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January 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with acne vulgaris had higher serum IGF-1 levels and more intense FoxO1 and mTOR expression than controls, suggesting their role in acne pathogenesis.
22 citations
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study explored gene expression in Changthangi goats and found that higher expression of keratin-related genes and specific signaling pathways may play a role in the development of Pashmina fiber.
December 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study observed that FOXA1 and CCL2 gene expression levels were significantly elevated in women with different PCOS phenotypes compared to healthy controls, indicating phenotype-specific molecular variations which could inform personalized treatment strategies for infertility in PCOS.
12 citations
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified aging-related epigenetic and transcriptomic biomarkers and suggested that curcumin might target and inhibit the JUN gene, implicating potential therapeutic strategies against aging.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” In this study of four Chinese goat breeds, black goats exhibited significantly higher melanin content, while Inner Mongolian cashmere goats had longer fiber lengths. These findings highlight genetic variations in coat color and fiber length, informing future breeding programs.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” This study found that M30 may protect against cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia in mice by enhancing hair growth and preventing abnormal hair, suggesting its potential as a treatment.
38 citations
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January 2016 in “Cell Death and Disease” This review discusses the role of the TCL1 transgenic mouse model in understanding chronic lymphocytic leukemia biology and highlights the importance of exploring new pathogenetic and therapeutic targets.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that knocking down the gene SFRP1 in human hair follicles ex vivo prolonged the hair growth phase and increased keratinocyte proliferation, suggesting potential as a therapeutic target for maintaining hair growth in male pattern baldness, while DKK1 knockdown showed no effect.
86 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the role of Foxn1 in mammalian skin biology, discussing its influence on hair follicle function and the potential for further research to enhance understanding of epithelial differentiation.
41 citations
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October 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the molecular and functional aspects of the nude gene in skin biology, providing insights into its role and evolutionary development, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Science advances” This study found that ablation of Tet2/Tet3 genes in skin epithelial cells altered hair shape and length, leading to hair loss, by affecting chromatin accessibility and gene expression related to hair follicle regulation.
9 citations
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March 2015 in “International reviews of immunology” This review discusses the relationship between ectodermal alterations and immunodeficiencies, particularly the roles of hyper-IgE syndrome, ectodermal dysplasia, and FOXN1 gene mutations, but it presents no new research findings.