78 citations
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” This study found that Hairless (Hr) acts as a corepressor of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in human keratinocytes, blocking the action of vitamin D on keratinocyte differentiation.
71 citations
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that a heterozygous missense mutation in ATR is associated with a hereditary cancer syndrome, manifested by oropharyngeal cancer and other anomalies, in an autosomal-dominant inheritance pattern across a five-generation family.
January 2023 in “European journal of gynaecological oncology” This study found that depletion of KRT17 in endometrial cancer reduced cell growth, motility, and angiogenesis, suggesting KRT17 as a potential therapeutic target.
14 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
This study found that the long non-coding RNA lnc056 promotes the proliferation of hair follicle stem cells by upregulating TRIP6 expression through interaction with the transcription factor HNRNPUL1, suggesting a potential target for hair loss treatment.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “Nature” In this study, researchers discovered that activating TERT in mouse skin epithelium triggers dormant hair follicle stem cells, leading to rapid hair growth, through a pathway independent of telomere extension.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This article discusses the human KRT72 wild-type allele's role in hair formation and reports no new research findings.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study created a comprehensive single-cell atlas of hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels, identifying distinct microenvironmental endotypes linked to specific signaling pathways, suggesting that TNF blockade may not effectively address predominant pathways in many lesions and highlighting the potential for individualized treatment strategies.
13 citations
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September 2017 in “Life sciences” This study suggests that androgen receptor signaling might regulate cellular behavior in bladder urothelial carcinoma, with decreased receptor and enzyme presence potentially linked to tumor progression.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study established a Krt24-CreERT2 mouse line targeting outer bulge hair follicle stem cells, finding these cells crucial for hair follicle development and repair, particularly following ionizing radiation exposure.
January 2024 in “Research Portal Denmark” This thesis reveals that tenuazonic acid inhibits plant plasma membrane H+-ATPase, suggesting its potential as a herbicide due to its impact on root elongation and cell viability in Arabidopsis thaliana.
12 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that the C-terminal of AHF is crucial for its binding to keratin bundles and modulating the keratin meshwork in hair follicles.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had higher serum levels of miRNA-205 and TGF-β1, but lower levels of lncRNA HOTAIR, suggesting a potential target for therapy.
June 2021 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum homocysteine levels, linked to the mutant MTHFR genotype, and an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” In this study, researchers reported that the SHBG +5790 G>A polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of developing resistance to hormonal castration in advanced prostate cancer patients.
8 citations
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April 1997 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that hHbl gene expression is localized in the cortical cells of the human hair shaft and is notably high in pilomatricoma cells transitioning to hair shaft keratinocytes.
88 citations
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August 2019 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers identified a specific T cell receptor associated with carbamazepine-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions, demonstrating its potential for therapeutic development in patients with the HLA-B*15:02 genotype.
21 citations
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August 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that mice genetically modified to overexpress the serine protease inhibitor hurpin showed reduced UV-induced apoptosis but increased susceptibility to skin cancer after chemical carcinogenesis.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata exhibited increased CRHR1 expression on circulating monocytes compared to controls, suggesting that stress-related factors like CRH and CRHR1 may contribute to the development and progression of the condition, particularly in chronic cases and those with larger lesions.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, this study found that enhancing ETV2 expression improved angiogenesis and hair regrowth following 5-fluorouracil treatment.
31 citations
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February 2007 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” This study found that transgenic mice overexpressing human ATF3 showed hyperplastic and dysplastic changes in epithelial tissues, with a high incidence of oral cancer, suggesting potential oncogenic properties of ATF3.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observes that TYK2 inhibition with BMS-986202 may extend hair follicle growth phases and decrease inflammatory cell markers in alopecia areata, suggesting potential for clinical application.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Aging Cell” This review discusses the role of the ectodysplasin A2 receptor as a biomarker and driver of ageing related to inflammation, and its potential therapeutic implications, but reports no new clinical findings.
63 citations
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November 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study observes the expression of mRNA for androgen receptor, 5α‐reductase, and 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in human dermal papilla cells.
30 citations
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January 2009 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” This study identified the Hairless (Hr) gene-encoded protein as a corepressor that plays a crucial role in maintaining skin and hair by regulating epithelial stem cell differentiation and gene expression via chromatin remodeling, which may impact both development and disease.
42 citations
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” This study suggests that the AGA risk haplotype in Europeans was driven to high frequency by positive selection, likely associated with a variant in the EDA2R gene.
18 citations
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June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones” This study reported that heat treatment significantly increased the incidence of alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice, suggesting a role for induced HSPA1A/B expression in disease development.
April 2017 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study suggests that while hyaluronan production by Has2 is not necessary for reepithelization, it plays a crucial role in collagen matrix reorganization during wound healing.
54 citations
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November 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In this study, females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency exhibited decreased body hair, normal sebum production, and delayed menarche, suggesting a role for DHT in hair growth and menstrual function.
24 citations
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November 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that genes encoding mouse high-glycine/tyrosine proteins show distinct spatial and temporal expression patterns in hair follicles, suggesting diverse protein distribution during hair growth cycles.