12 citations
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December 2020 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that EDA and EDAR are expressed throughout cashmere goat fetal development and play a critical role in hair follicle formation by influencing gene expression in fibroblasts and epithelial cells.
11 citations
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study used whole-genome sequence data to identify numerous putative causal variants and genes affecting key wool traits and skin wrinkle in Merino sheep, highlighting their polygenic and pleiotropic nature.
11 citations
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August 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses current challenges in selective androgen receptor modulator discovery and preclinical evaluation and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for basic research to improve safety and selectivity.
10 citations
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September 2016 in “Animal genetics” In this study, researchers identified a number of differentially expressed genes that may influence wool growth in Aohan fine wool sheep, offering insight into the genetic regulation of wool quality and yield.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP9.2 and Hoxc13 genes are important for cashmere growth and vary in activity during different stages.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “PloS one” This study found that NIH hairless mice exhibit abnormalities in hair growth and immune-related pathways, with Pik3r1 and Pik3r3 identified as key genes for further investigation.
7 citations
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November 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study found that Lgr6+ stem cells in mice are not major initiators of UV- or chemically induced skin tumors.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Laboratory Investigation” TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study found that low-coverage whole-genome sequencing followed by imputation effectively identifies genetic variants associated with wool traits in Angora rabbits, offering a cost-efficient method for genetic research and breeding.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews trichoscopic techniques for diagnosing common hair loss conditions and presents a revised algorithm for identifying specific features of cicatricial and noncicatricial alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In a study using a placebo-controlled design, the researchers found that coenzyme Q10 may enhance gene expression of age-relevant hair keratins in human hair roots, suggesting potential anti-aging benefits for mature hair.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials” This study demonstrated that human hair keratins have strong antioxidative properties, providing protection against oxidative stress in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential as antioxidizing supplements.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found no significant proteomic differences in hair samples across racial or geometric groups in a culturally diverse South African cohort, highlighting the limited value of racial classification in precision medicine.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” PRP treatment helps 70.1% of hair loss patients after two sessions.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that overexpression of ovine β-catenin in transgenic mice increased hair follicle density by promoting the transition from catagen to anagen.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study compared RNA-seq results from horse plucked-hair and skin-biopsy samples, finding that plucked hairs were enriched with hair-follicle keratinocytes, while biopsies showed enrichment for other cell types.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reveals that basement membrane composition and structure in mouse hair follicles are specialized for distinct inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 being essential for maintaining these interfaces.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study found that Magra sheep with high-luster wool exhibited significantly higher expression of keratin genes, suggesting that increased keratin protein levels may be crucial for wool luster.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study examined wool traits in Angora rabbits using low-coverage whole genome sequencing, identifying six QTLs and a gene, FGF10, linked to fiber growth and diameter, suggesting a cost-effective approach for complex trait analysis in genomic breeding.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Biology” In this study, researchers identified known and novel miRNAs in Liaoning Cashmere goat skin and found differences in miRNA expression linked to cashmere fineness, providing new insights into LCG goat skin biology.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers found that the cashmere hair growth cycle is divided into three periods and key genes like KAP and KRTAP are positively correlated with these cycles in cashmere goats.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “World rabbit science” This study identified differentially expressed microRNAs between back and belly skin in Rex rabbits, highlighting their potential roles in skin development processes.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the variability in growth factor expression, particularly TGFβ1, in PRP samples could influence patient responses to hair loss treatment with PRP therapy.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” This review discusses the use of trichoscopy as a valuable diagnostic and prognostic tool for various hair and scalp disorders, reporting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” In this study, the expression of Gnαs was significantly higher in black mice compared to white mice, suggesting its potential involvement in coat color formation in mice.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome” A higher calcium to magnesium ratio in hair is linked to lower insulin sensitivity.
March 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this scoping review, researchers observed that while AI-assisted trichoscopy holds promise for standardized assessments of hair and scalp disorders, its clinical translation is limited by small proprietary datasets, inconsistent validation protocols, and a scarcity of real-world clinical studies.
February 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This narrative review found that while AI-based tools in dermatology, particularly for hair disorder assessment, have potential to enhance clinical practice by improving objectivity and personalization, they currently serve mainly a complementary role and face challenges like methodological limitations and data bias.
This review discusses the complex diagnosis and management of telogen effluvium, noting its high prevalence, psychosocial impact, and need for quantitative diagnostic techniques, but it reports no new research findings.
This study found that germinated hemp seeds extract and exosomes from their calli can prevent androgenetic alopecia by modulating genetic, cellular, and immune responses in hair follicle dermal papilla stem cells and CD8+ T cells, with exosomes being more effective.