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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” In this study, researchers found that specific SNPs in the MTR gene are significantly associated with wool production and quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting the gene's potential for sheep breeding.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract and orthosilicic acid both increased melanin synthesis and related protein expression in melanocytes, suggesting potential therapeutic use for melanin deficiency.
April 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this mouse model study, researchers found that deleting the ASH2L gene in epidermal progenitor cells led to thinner epidermal layers, delayed hair follicle development, and reduced epidermal stem cell pools, with alterations in genes related to hair follicle development and the Notch signaling pathway.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that WWOX deficiency in mice leads to impaired skin development, reduced epidermal thickness, and significant hypothermia due to disrupted cell proliferation and homeostasis.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
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December 1913 in “Biochemical Journal” This article reviews the historical discovery and validation of isocholesterol, confirming its identity as a distinct sterol but reports no new research findings.
January 2016 in “Xumu Shouyi Xuebao” 1 citations
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August 2024 in “Animals” This study suggests that variations in α-keratin proteins influence the structure and characteristics of wool fibers, indicating that keratin genes could serve as useful markers for identifying different wool traits.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” In this study, researchers found that circulating exosomes from different sheep breeds can significantly alter hair growth in mice, with the source of exosomes influencing hair follicle size and hair diameter, as well as expression of specific hair growth and melanin synthesis markers.
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This study found that RSPO1, a Wnt/β-catenin pathway agonist, significantly induces insulin-producing β cell replication and neogenesis in various settings, offering a promising potential therapy for diabetes.
January 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” This study suggests that eNOS and STAT6 gene polymorphisms may increase the risk of developing PCOS in South Indian women.
108 citations
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April 2004 in “Medicinal Research Reviews” This review discusses the medicinal chemistry of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for estrogen- and androgen-dependent disorders but reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.
38 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” May 2026 in “Journal of Proteomics” June 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, Msx-2 knockout mice showed enhanced re-epithelialization and faster wound closure compared to wild-type controls, suggesting Msx-2 may influence skin morphogenesis during wound repair.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that cPPARγ and dnPPARγ isoforms are differentially expressed in healthy human skin, suggesting that PPARγ modulators may have compartment-specific effects depending on isoform presence.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study identified 22 genetic loci potentially linked to body weight and wool traits in Ordos fine-wool sheep, highlighting six candidate genes that could be pivotal in understanding and improving these economically important characteristics.
612 citations
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February 2004 in “Nature” This study found that the OXI1 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana is vital for activating key protein kinases and is necessary for oxidative burst signal responses like pathogen resistance and root hair growth.
January 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study examined the role of long non-coding RNAs in wool fineness among Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, identifying specific lncRNAs and target genes that may enhance wool quality.
January 2026 in “Figshare” This report presents gene set enrichment scores for hair follicle compartments using tape strip and bulk biopsy methods, providing statistical data but no new experimental findings.
This review presents a scholarly exchange examining whether sexual minority individuals undergoing SOCE therapy face increased suicidal risk, featuring articles from the American Journal of Public Health and Archives of Sexual Behavior arranged with commentary for comprehensive understanding. Results are not reported in the abstract.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 3 citations
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September 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This report identifies a novel splice-site variant in the LAMB3 gene linked to junctional epidermolysis bullosa, emphasizing the need for gene sequencing in diagnosing the disease.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, transgenic mice expressing Msx-2 developed flaky skin with hyperproliferation and misalignment in epidermal cells, suggesting Msx-2 plays a role in skin and appendage growth control.
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified genetic variations associated with black and white wool color in Gangba sheep, enhancing understanding of wool color genetics and aiding selective breeding for specific wool colors in Tibetan sheep.
April 2026 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” This study found that VPS13C variants are significantly enriched in patients with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), associating these variants with more severe symptoms, autonomic dysfunction, and faster progression from iRBD to overt α-synucleinopathy in the iRBD-first disease subtype.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that mSKPs and DMSCs share similarities in biological characteristics but exhibit distinct transcriptome profiles, with mSKPs being more immune-related and DMSCs more associated with differentiation and disease pathways.
January 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this study, researchers found that significant transcriptomic changes occur in the skin of Dezhou donkey foals as they age from newborns to one year old, involving gene expression shifts that may enhance skin barrier function and hair follicle development, while reducing collagen synthesis.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study suggests that seasonal rhythm genes in cashmere goat skin are differentially expressed with changing daylight, potentially affecting hormone transformation and light sensitivity.