35 citations
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October 2002 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study reports that K7 expression patterns observed in mice are similar to those in humans, revealing previously unreported expression in the gastrointestinal tract, tongue, and various "hard" epithelial tissues.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report described a 39-year-old male with 47XXY/46XX mosaic Klinefelter syndrome who presented with common features of the condition and male pattern baldness seen in his family.
46 citations
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September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2014 in “Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)” This study found that steroid hormone treatments significantly reduced mRNA expression of certain Ca2+-activated K+ channel genes in Atlantic cod pituitary cells, suggesting a potential role in sexual maturation regulation.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Cancers” This study found that UC.145 influences DKK1 methylation and Wnt signaling in gastric cancer, with implications for patient survival and its potential as a predictive biomarker.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
14 citations
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July 2001 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
51 citations
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December 2006 in “Mammalian Genome”
144 citations
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March 2013 in “Circulation Research” This study reports that mutations in the SUR2 gene are linked to Cantu syndrome, highlighting the role of KATP channels in cardiovascular health and potential new therapies.
6 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 61 citations
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June 2019 in “BMC Genomics” This study explored the expression and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs in the skin pigmentation of Koi carp, revealing their involvement in pigmentation and differentiation mechanisms.
79 citations
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June 1991 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This article discusses the classification of mental retardation based on IQ ranges and provides no new experimental findings.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” This case report describes the first confirmed instances of X-linked adrenomyeloneuropathy/adrenoleukodystrophy in two brothers from Bangladesh, noting their progressive neurological symptoms, MRI findings, and differing disease outcomes over several years of observation.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” This study found that recombinant human hair keratin proteins K31 and K81 show greater potential for inducing skin cell differentiation compared to natural keratin coatings.
13 citations
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August 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study identified a monoclonal antibody, HKN-2, that recognizes specific cells in human skin and may indicate a common antigenic determinant between hair and other skin epithelial tissues.
In this study, researchers developed de novo designed hetero-bifunctional proteins as an alternative approach for targeted protein degradation, successfully targeting BCL-xL for degradation in cells and inducing apoptosis, which may expand the range of addressable E3 ligases and disease targets.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Dental Medicine Research” This study suggests that Keratin 6hf may be a potential marker of oral squamous cell carcinoma and could play a role in its progression, though further research is needed to understand its function.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” This study concluded that transgenic somatic cell nuclear transfer technology can produce cashmere goat blastocysts carrying the K2.9 gene using specific fibroblast cells and activation methods.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that systemic treatment with DS77754007, a KLK5 inhibitor, improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome more effectively than certain antibody treatments, suggesting KLK5 inhibition as a promising therapeutic approach for this condition.
April 2026 in “Amino Acids” This study reviews prior research using transgenic K6/ODC mice and demonstrates that elevated polyamines in epithelial cells contribute significantly to skin tumor development and progression by stimulating proliferation, altering cell signaling and chromatin remodeling, and affecting immune functionality, amongst other mechanisms.
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.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” This study reports the first cases of recessive KRT17-related pachyonychia congenita involving all ectodermal derivatives in seven members of two consanguineous Pakistani families.
April 2023 in “Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal” This study identified specific genetic variations associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Karnataka, which may help improve diagnosis and treatment.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study found that combining AMD-3100 with FK506 in subimmunosuppressive doses enhanced stem cell release from bone marrow, resulting in 25% faster epithelialization in excisional wounds in rats and mice.
June 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, Msx-2 knockout mice showed enhanced re-epithelialization and faster wound closure compared to wild-type controls, suggesting Msx-2 may influence skin morphogenesis during wound repair.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” This case report describes a 57-year-old man's late diagnosis of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, highlighting the need to consider this condition in patients with non-autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency and neurological issues.
75 citations
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” In this study, specific genetic polymorphisms in the KRT71 gene were associated with hairless and curly phenotypes in Sphynx and Devon Rex cats.
January 2026 in “Animals” This study researched the dun coat color in Mongolian horses, finding that variations in TBX3 expression in different skin areas are linked to Bider markings, suggesting TBX3's role in this specific pigment pattern, while further investigation is needed on its regulation.
40 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that keratin K80, structurally similar to hair keratins, is broadly expressed in various epithelial tissues and is involved in intermediate filament formation with multiple type I partners.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “DNA and Cell Biology” This research identified that the constitutive and inducible expression of the Keratin 6 gene in transgenic mice skin is controlled by multiple regulatory elements spread throughout its 5' flanking region.