16 citations
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This paper reviews genome-based personalized medicine developments using Web services for analyzing SNPs in reproductive potential but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This review discusses the role of various genetic regulators in maintaining human mesenchymal stem cell stemness and highlights strategies for ex-vivo expansion, but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that in sheep, the microRNA oar-miR-377 regulates hair follicle development by targeting the SLC24A2 gene, and identified a genetic variation associated with wool quality, suggesting potential markers for breeding.
125 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This review summarizes recent advances in Treg cell biology, focusing on Foxp3's role in immune regulation and therapeutic reprogramming for immune dysregulatory disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
103 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” This study identified a genetic locus associated with idiopathic scoliosis in females, which might influence spinal gene expression and was previously linked to protection from early-onset alopecia.
124 citations
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September 1992 in “Endocrinology” This article discusses the structure of the human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene and reports no new experimental results.
26 citations
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September 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified two independent genetic variants near the androgen receptor gene strongly associated with androgenetic alopecia in men.
12 citations
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February 1998 in “Gene” This study identified two high sulfur protein genes, B2E and B2F, in rats, which are expressed in hair cortical cells during anagen and contribute to hair fiber production.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review synthesizes both traditional and emerging molecular mechanisms of tissue remodeling across different organs, aiming to establish a theoretical basis for precision interventions in pathological conditions, according to the authors.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the multifaceted roles of regulatory T cells in cutaneous wound healing and highlights potential therapeutic strategies targeting these cells to enhance wound repair in chronic and diabetic wounds, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Physiological Research” This review suggests that mesenchymal stem cells' therapeutic effects might be due to bioactive substances they release, rather than the cells themselves, highlighting the potential of the MSC secretome as a novel, cell-free therapeutic approach.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that clusters of mRNAs and lncRNAs in the peripheral blood of PCOS patients were aberrantly expressed, and certain lncRNA-mRNA pairs in the chemokine signaling pathway may be genetically related to PCOS.
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.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that both natural and environmental selection have significantly influenced the goat genome, revealing genetic loci tied to adaptation, fitness, and productive traits, more so than artificial selection, across various goat populations.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified key transcriptome changes in male androgenetic alopecia hair follicles, suggesting that HIF-1 pathway genes and Wnt pathway inhibitors could be potential therapeutic targets.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study identified eight mutations in five genes associated with different aspects of ichthyosis among Tunisian patients, enhancing understanding of its genetic and clinical diversity.
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.
25 citations
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October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study characterized the mouse profilaggrin gene, finding it structurally identical to its human counterpart, and noted differences in protein-coding regions that could impact epidermal differentiation.
21 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” This paper reviews the advancements and applications of single-cell transcriptomics in animal research, highlighting its potential to enhance understanding of animal nutrition, health, genetics, and disease models.
39 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
July 2025 in “Annals of Human Genetics” This review examines the genetics of acne vulgaris, concluding that stem/progenitor cell maintenance and cellular migration are key processes in its pathogenesis, potentially shifting future treatment strategies beyond traditional antibiotics and retinoids, which have notable side effects.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
346 citations
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April 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses the roles of key epithelial-mesenchymal transition factors and potential therapeutic opportunities involving cancer metabolic pathways, reporting no new clinical results.
179 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This review summarizes the roles of WRKY transcription factors in plant growth and their responses to various environmental stresses, but reports no new experimental findings.
88 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identified epiprofin as a highly tissue-specific nuclear protein that promotes cell proliferation, mainly expressed in the developing teeth, hair follicles, and limbs of embryonic mice.
25 citations
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June 2022 in “Developmental cell” In this study, Hedgehog signaling in dermal papilla fibroblasts was found to accelerate hair growth and induce follicle multiplication in mice via the SCUBE3/TGF-β pathway, with some effects observed in human scalp hair follicles.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” This study suggests that some keratin-associated proteins with antecedents found in non-haired animals may have roles beyond hair characteristics, possibly contributing to the evolution of hair follicles.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that miRNAs increase and target mRNAs and lncRNAs decrease from the anagen to telogen phase in mouse hair follicles, and these ceRNA networks may play a role in hair follicle cycling.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” In this study, KRTAP28-1 variants were associated with wool fibre diameter in sheep, suggesting potential as a gene marker for reducing fibre diameter.