May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
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December 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil decreases LH expression, while hydralazine has mixed effects on prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase activities.
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December 2020 in “Mammalian genome” Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” μ-Crystallin may help hair growth by affecting thyroid hormone levels in mouse hair follicles.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
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April 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” CYP2B12 enzyme in skin cells converts arachidonic acid into specific bioactive lipids.
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May 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hsc70 protein may influence hair growth by responding to androgens.
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March 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Food deprivation increases MST enzyme in the brain, possibly affecting energy balance.
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December 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-related genes are active in skin cells and may affect autoimmune conditions.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The osteopontin gene is active in a specific part of rat hair follicles during a certain hair growth phase and might affect hair cycle and diseases.
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October 2003 in “Development” AXR3 and SHY2 genes control the growth and timing of root hair development in plants.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
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December 2006 in “PLoS Medicine” Hyaluronate fragments can help reverse skin thinning by working with the CD44 receptor.
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September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
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September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
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August 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.