April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Desmoglein 3 organization in cell connections changes without calcium, affecting cell adhesion.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dsg1 is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier in mice.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nonmelanoma skin cancers have higher levels of certain osteopontin variants than normal skin.
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September 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Neurological Sciences” Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
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February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
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August 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
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April 2011 in “International journal of legal medicine” In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
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July 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.
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June 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions over time.
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March 2020 in “Immunology” Human prenatal skin develops an immune network early on that helps with skin formation and healing without scarring.
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Natural shampoos made in the lab conditioned hair better than commercial ones with chemicals.
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September 1997 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
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August 2019 in “iScience” Deleting the Trf1 protein in mice is safe and may help prevent cancer without major side effects.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some patients with Alopecia Areata experience itch due to immune cells and enzymes that cause itching.
December 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
June 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” Vimentin and transthyretin proteins are linked to black coat color in sheep.
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January 2007 in “The Year book of surgery” Mast cells and VEGF contribute to post-surgery adhesions, and blocking VEGF can reduce these adhesions; also, certain factors affect wound healing and fetal skin heals differently with age.
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September 2010 in “Nucleic acids research” Increasing mir-302 turns human hair cells into stem cells by changing gene regulation and demethylation.
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December 2005 in “Andrology” PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.
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May 2009 in “Plant physiology” Researchers found 19 genes important for root hair growth in a plant called Arabidopsis.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
160 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Telocytes might help with skin repair and regeneration.
125 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
124 citations,
June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.
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September 1992 in “Endocrinology” The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.