research A Brazilian Case of IFAP Syndrome With Severe Congenital Ichthyosis and Limb Malformations Caused by a Rare Variant in MBTPS2
A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
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research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle-Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Two Novel MBTPS2 Missense Mutations Impairing S2P Proteolytic Activity Lead to IFAP Syndrome With New Phenotypic Anomalies
New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, And Photophobia (IFAP) Syndrome
IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
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