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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.
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review summarizes recent findings on keratins 6, 16, and 17, highlighting their role in keratinocyte behavior and nuclear functions, and discusses their potential as biomarkers for various skin pathologies, including damage, inflammation, and cancer, rather than in healthy skin.
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December 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study identifies iRhom2 as a crucial regulator of hair follicle differentiation, showing that the iRhom2Uncv mutation leads to dysplasia and reduced TACE maturation, resulting in a hairless phenotype in mice.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified a novel homozygous variant in the FAM83G gene responsible for autosomal recessively inherited palmoplantar keratoderma with curly hair in a consanguineous Pakistani family, suggesting FAM83G plays a crucial role in skin and hair homeostasis.
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March 2023 in “PloS one” In this study, researchers identified key mRNA and microRNA regulatory mechanisms that influence cashmere growth in cashmere goats under different photoperiods, potentially offering new methods to enhance cashmere production.