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    Glossary Mutation

    A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism that can lead to alterations in gene function and expression. In the context of hair loss, certain mutations can affect the genes responsible for hair follicle development, growth cycles, and overall hair health, potentially leading to conditions such as androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata. Key distinguishing characteristics of mutations include their ability to be inherited or acquired, and their potential to either have no effect, be beneficial, or cause detrimental changes in hair biology.

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    1. Mutations in the hair cortex keratin hHb6 cause the inherited hair disease monilethrix Nature Genetics · 1997 · 175 citations
    2. Cantú Syndrome Is Caused by Mutations in ABCC9 The American Journal of Human Genetics · 2012 · 148 citations
    3. Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome American journal of human genetics · 2016 · 119 citations
    4. Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets BoneKEy Reports · 2014 · 107 citations
    5. Mutations in ABCB6 Cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2013 · 99 citations
    6. A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain (LBD) of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor (hGR) Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus of hGR LBD in Conferring Transactivational Activity The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2005 · 91 citations
    7. Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2017 · 87 citations
    8. Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2006 · 81 citations
    9. Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Are Associated with Monilethrix-like Congenital Hypotrichosis 2006 · 74 citations
    10. Postzygotic Mutations in Beta-Actin Are Associated with Becker’s Nevus and Becker’s Nevus Syndrome Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2017 · 62 citations
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