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    Glossary Promoter Region

    specific DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription

    The promoter region is a specific sequence of DNA located near the start of a gene that acts as a binding site for RNA polymerase and other transcription factors. This region essentially "promotes" the initiation of transcription, the process by which the genetic code from DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). Understanding promoter regions is crucial in fields like genetics and molecular biology, as they play a key role in regulating gene expression.

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    1. Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression PloS one · 2016 · 14 citations
    2. Polymorphisms in the promoter regions of the CXCL1 and CXCL2 genes contribute to increased risk of alopecia areata in the Korean population Genetics and Molecular Research · 2015 · 8 citations
    3. Functional mapping of the mouse <i>hairless</i> gene promoter region bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · 2018
    4. Association between DNA Methylation in the Core Promoter Region of the CUT-like Homeobox 1 (CUX1) Gene and Lambskin Pattern in Hu Sheep Genes · 2023 · 1 citations
    5. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits BMC Genomics · 2024 · 2 citations
    6. The promoter of an androgen dependent gene in the hamster flank organ Journal of Dermatological Science · 1997 · 6 citations
    7. Reshaped DNA methylation cooperating with homoeolog‐divergent expression promotes improved root traits in synthesized tetraploid wheat New phytologist · 2024
    8. 503 A new chemosensory control of human hair growth: Olfactory receptor OR10J1 stimulation promotes scalp hair follicle growth and progenitor cell generation ex vivo Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2024
    9. The use of polyethylenimine–DNA to topically deliver hTERT to promote hair growth Gene Therapy · 2011 · 17 citations
    10. Faculty Opinions recommendation of Dermal adipose tissue secretes HGF to promote human hair growth and pigmentation. Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature · 2021
    11. Intermediate filaments: regulation of gene expression and assembly European journal of biochemistry · 1993 · 50 citations
    12. Organization and Expression of Hair Follicle Genes. 1993 · 48 citations
    13. Reduced levels of 5-α reductase 2 in adult prostate tissue and implications for BPH therapy 2011 · 39 citations
    14. STAT3 Inhibits Cell Proliferation at Least in Part Via Directly Negatively Regulating FST Gene Expression Research Square (Research Square) · 2021
    15. Nonviral in Situ Green Fluorescent Protein Labeling and Culture of Primary, Adult Human Hair Follicle Epithelial Progenitor Cells Stem Cells · 2009 · 43 citations
    16. Faculty Opinions recommendation of Nonviral in situ green fluorescent protein labeling and culture of primary, adult human hair follicle epithelial progenitor cells. Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature · 2009
    17. RBPJ Mutations Identified in Two Families Affected by Adams-Oliver Syndrome The American Journal of Human Genetics · 2012 · 112 citations
    18. Regulation of Keratin Gene Expression in Hair Follicle Differentiation<sup>a</sup> Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 1991 · 98 citations
    19. Anti-Aging Medicine for Hair International journal of cell science & molecular biology · 2018
    20. Probing Keratinocyte and Differentiation Specificity of the Human K5 Promoter in Vitro and in Transgenic Mice Molecular and Cellular Biology · 1993 · 133 citations
    21. In Silico Promoter Motif Analysis of Human Fertility-Related Genes Applied Biosciences · 2026
    22. Exploiting the Keratin 17 Gene Promoter To Visualize Live Cells in Epithelial Appendages of Mice Molecular and Cellular Biology · 2005 · 58 citations
    23. Cloning and Activity of Mouse Ultra-High Sulfur Keratin Gene Promoter Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica · 2010
    24. Hoxc-Dependent Mesenchymal Niche Heterogeneity Drives Regional Hair Follicle Regeneration Cell Stem Cell · 2018 · 43 citations
    25. Aqueous Extract of Red Deer Antler Promotes Hair Growth by Regulating the Hair Cycle and Cell Proliferation in Hair Follicles The Scientific World Journal · 2014 · 4 citations
    26. Human placental extract exerts hair growth-promoting effects through the GSK-3β signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells International Journal of Molecular Medicine · 2015 · 20 citations
    27. Sustained Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo in a Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogel Matrix International journal of molecular sciences · 2019 · 9 citations
    28. The Proximal Promoter of the Human Transglutaminase 3 Gene 1996 · 105 citations
    29. Hair Keratin Associated Proteins: Characterization of a Second High Sulfur KAP Gene Domain on Human Chromosome 2111In fond memory of Dr Peter Steinert. 2004 · 62 citations
    30. Hair-specific expression of chloramphenicol acetyltransferase in transgenic mice under the control of an ultra-high-sulfur keratin promoter. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 1990 · 33 citations