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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study suggests that a position effect disrupting TRPS1 expression may be linked to hypertrichosis in both Ambras syndrome in humans and a similar phenotype in Koa mice.
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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that the HS III element in the K14 gene's regulatory sequence promotes gene expression in inner root sheath keratinocytes, highlighting cooperative interactions in keratinocyte-specific gene regulation.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that the LEF-1 binding site acts as an enhancer element for the wool keratin intermediate filament gene promoter in hair follicle cortex, with specificity regulated by additional factors.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the K19 promoter is active in certain gastrointestinal cancer cells and its activity is influenced by the interaction between GKLF and Sp1 transcription factors.
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July 2022 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that the methylation level of the IGFBP4 promoter is negatively correlated with mRNA expression and may serve as an epigenetic marker for wool fineness in Super Merino sheep.