6 citations
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January 2015 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review discusses the role of Ysc84/SH3yl1 proteins in linking actin regulation to membrane morphology changes but reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The authors concluded that steatocystoma multiplex is a rare dermatological condition with poor treatment outcomes, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and psychological support for affected individuals.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of cell science” In this study, researchers found that specific mutations in iRhom2 in mice lead to skin and hair abnormalities which depend on the presence of the protein ADAM17, suggesting a complex role for iRhom2 in tissue development and potential implications for treating tylosis with oesophageal cancer.
January 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that AP-2α and AP-2β are critical for maintaining epidermal homeostasis in adult skin, with their combined loss leading to severe skin and hair abnormalities and early skin inflammation due to impaired keratinocyte differentiation.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “In vivo/In Vivo” This study suggests that the activation of box A in mesenchymal cell models may enhance stem cell properties, increasing the expression of stemness markers like OCT4, NANOG, and SOX2.
September 2003 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” February 2026 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This report presents two cases of Berardinelli–Seip syndrome, emphasizing the role of genetic analysis and comprehensive care in managing the variability and complications of this rare condition.
14 citations
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April 2016 in “PloS one” This study found that the promoter region of the sheep KRTAP11-1 gene drives specific transcriptional activity in wool follicles, suggesting it may regulate hair keratinocyte specificity.
22 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This case report describes a rare instance of double-lined frontoparietal scleroderma en coup de sabre and suggests a genetic basis involving postzygotic mosaicism.
November 2025 in “animal” In this study, researchers analyzed 24 European Merino sheep populations to investigate genetic adaptations to climate, identifying 168 significant SNPs and related genes associated with temperature variation and environmental adaptation, focusing on traits like isothermality and pathways related to immune response and system development.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
4 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This article reviews keratosis follicularis squamosa, a keratinizing disorder predominantly found in the Japanese population, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that TAZ promotes adipogenesis in goat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells by enhancing PI3K/AKT pathway activity, with overexpression boosting adipocyte formation and knockdown inhibiting it.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Cells” This study found that miR-370-3p targets SMAD4 to inhibit cell proliferation, promote apoptosis, and affect the cell cycle in follicular papilla cells, demonstrating differences in their expression in sheep tissues, which may impact hair follicle development.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Recombinant Filaggrin-2 microneedles effectively promote hair growth and repair in hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Cancer research” This study reports that side-population stem cells, distinct from hair follicle stem cells, may play a significant role in the malignant progression of squamous cell carcinomas in mice.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” This study used an in silico/in vitro approach to identify potential inhibitors of the enzyme SRD5A2, finding that the androgen receptor modulator MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor, although it does not act as a covalent inhibitor like finasteride.
In this study with mice, simultaneous inactivation of Smad4 and PTEN genes led to rapid development of invasive forestomach squamous cell carcinomas, mirroring human esophageal SCCs.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that CTCF is crucial for proper skin and hair follicle development in mice, affecting keratinocyte differentiation and gene expression in keratin loci.
28 citations
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December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” This study found that the PLC2 gene plays a critical role in auxin-mediated root development in Arabidopsis, influencing root growth and PIN2 distribution.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Poultry Science” This study identified key genes involved in feather follicle development in Wannan chickens, finding that genes such as LAMC2, COL6A3, and WNT7A are crucial in the regulation processes, potentially aiding molecular breeding programs for improved carcass appearance traits.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “in Vivo” This study found that scoparone increased the expression of certain pluripotency-related proteins in dermal papilla cells, suggesting a potential new mechanism for enhancing hair growth.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Animal Biotechnology” In cashmere goats, this study found that reducing miR-361-5p levels activates secondary hair follicle stem cells by upregulating the FOXM1 gene, which in turn stimulates the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, crucial for cashmere fiber morphogenesis.
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that the IGF2 gene Apa1 A820G polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of developing PCOS in the studied population.
118 citations
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August 2010 in “Developmental Cell” This study found that the protein MIM is crucial for maintaining cilia and Sonic hedgehog signaling in mesenchymal cells by counteracting Src-mediated phosphorylation of Cortactin, impacting hair follicle formation.
30 citations
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November 2018 in “EMBO Reports” This study found that the Ovol2-Zeb1 regulatory circuit is crucial for controlling directional migration and proliferation in epithelial cells, facilitating skin regeneration and repair in mice.
125 citations
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February 2007 in “The EMBO Journal” Fgfr2b helps maintain healthy skin and prevent cancer.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This report presents a case where multiple steatocystomas appeared in a psoriatic patient during ustekinumab treatment, suggesting the drug may unmask a genetic predisposition to steatocystoma multiplex.
June 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study developed new immortalized keratinocyte cell lines lacking COL7A1 using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, providing a valuable model to explore the biology and treatment options for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
27 citations
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February 2020 in “EMBO Reports” This study concluded that MEX3A is critical for maintaining Lgr5+ intestinal stem cells by regulating the PPARγ pathway, impacting intestinal homeostasis during postnatal development in mice.