169 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found no significant genetic association between the 5α-reductase enzyme genes and male pattern baldness, suggesting a polygenic etiology rather than simple inheritance.
44 citations
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January 1999 in “Advances in pharmacology” This chapter reviews recent findings on androgen receptor function, structure, and interactions, highlighting post-translational modifications and mutations related to prostate cancer, but reports no new experimental results.
18 citations
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” This study found that IL-18 rs187238 and rs1946518 single nucleotide polymorphisms were associated with increased susceptibility to alopecia areata in a Turkish population.
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.
1 citations
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September 2014 in “Hormones” This review discusses the manifestations of non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency across different life stages, but reports no new findings.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study found that individuals in this Egyptian cohort carrying the leucine (L) allele of the 5-α reductase type II enzyme had a higher risk of developing androgenetic alopecia, which may be associated with oxidative stress.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this case study, a 10-month-old minority infant from Xinjiang, China, with acrodermatitis enteropathy caused by an SLC39A4 gene mutation showed clinical improvement and increased zinc levels following zinc supplementation, highlighting the importance of early genetic testing and customized treatment in managing the disorder.
December 2004 in “SUNScholar (Stellenbosch University)” This study suggests that identified polymorphisms may serve as markers for assessing an individual's risk of developing prostate cancer.
32 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that individuals with early onset extensive androgenetic alopecia have an elevated ratio of DHT to testosterone, but no significant genetic linkage to markers on chromosomes 2 or 5 was detected.
30 citations
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November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study found that in Chinese goat breeds, specific genetic variations, particularly in Tibetan Cashmere goats, are associated with traits like hair growth and adaptation to high-altitude environments.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar” This study reported that Pantaneiro sheep from the Pantanal region of Brazil exhibit greater genetic variability and adaptability compared to the commercial Texel breed, highlighting their potential for further research and importance in Brazilian sheep farming.
308 citations
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December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” This study identified three novel genetic loci associated with PCOS and found similar genetic architecture across different diagnostic criteria, with evidence suggesting genetic links between PCOS and various metabolic and psychological traits.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found no significant genetic correlations between male pattern baldness and COVID-19 outcomes, suggesting that shared genetic factors may not explain the reported association.
1 citations
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February 1989 in “PubMed” In this study, human hair-carboxymethylated protein analysis showed that weathering for over 2.5 years can obscure electrophoretic patterns, while cosmetic treatments did not cause significant changes.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study introduces a method using lentiviral delivery in mice to expedite analysis of factors crucial for hair follicle morphogenesis by enabling rapid gain- or loss-of-function studies.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case report, a 10-month-old ethnic minority infant from Xinjiang with acrodermatitis enteropathy improved clinically and biochemically after zinc supplementation, underscoring the importance of early genetic testing for SLC39A4 mutations and individualized zinc therapy in managing this disorder.
April 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study identified three new genetic loci associated with PCOS and found a similar genetic structure across different diagnostic criteria, suggesting a genetic basis for shared metabolic traits and potential causal links to other conditions.
October 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”
February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study describes a method using lentivirus in mouse cells to analyze epithelial-mesenchymal signaling important for hair follicle development, offering a quicker alternative to genetic models.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in the development and differentiation of skin appendages in Atelerix albiventris, noting significant enrichment of immune-related genes in hair-type tissues.
68 citations
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October 2008 in “Archives of dermatological research” Generalized vitiligo in Chinese patients is linked to other autoimmune diseases, especially in familial cases.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY” This systematic review and meta-analysis found 30 genetic loci associated with skin ageing phenotypes, noting shared biological pathways in aspects like pigmentation and wrinkling; researchers suggest further studies targeting the same SNP across populations could clarify these associations.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study used transcriptome analysis to explore the genetic mechanisms behind the development and seasonal variation of nuptial pads in R. chensinensis, identifying key genes and processes that suggest the pads' development involves complex regulatory pathways, particularly those related to cell cycle and hormone synthesis.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study found evidence for a genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome, indicating an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance among first-degree relatives.
This study used whole-genome resequencing to analyze genetic diversity and selection in 17 rabbit breeds, identifying genes linked to traits like coat color and body size, which could inform breeding and conservation efforts.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that hair-type tissues in hedgehogs show higher enrichment of immune-related genes compared to spine-type tissues, suggesting that spines evolved to protect against injuries and infections.
15 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found no significant associations between the polymorphisms of SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 genes and androgenetic alopecia, clinical types of baldness, or response to finasteride in Koreans.
5 citations
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October 2023 in “Forests” In this study, researchers assessed the genetic diversity of 101 Ginkgo biloba individuals using EST-SSR markers and concluded that there is a high level of genetic diversity in Ginkgo populations, facilitating the construction of a core germplasm collection for breeding purposes.