May 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The ABCA4 gene protects hair follicle stem cells from toxic vitamin A byproducts.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
25 citations,
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain transporters are found in human hair follicles and may affect hair growth and loss.
383 citations,
February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
February 2024 in “BMC genomics” The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
45 citations,
April 2018 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.
13 citations,
May 2022 in “Cell discovery” The study found new details about human hair growth and suggests that preventing a specific biological pathway could potentially treat hair graying.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
25 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
33 citations,
August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
2 citations,
May 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and affect existing skin conditions, with limited treatment options due to the need for fetal safety.
24 citations,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
55 citations,
November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Disrupted cholesterol production impairs hair follicle stem cells, leading to hair loss.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
6 citations,
March 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low IGF-1 and high HDL cholesterol levels are linked to more hair loss in middle-aged women.
15 citations,
August 2020 in “American Journal of Pathology” Insulin helps heal corneal wounds and nerves in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt signaling pathway.
1 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of dermatological science” Certain vitamins and their derivatives can help hair grow longer by activating specific growth signals.
88 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
3 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Early onset female hair loss is linked to lower hair density, scalp issues, and certain genetic factors.
6 citations,
March 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Jieduquyuziyin prescription helps treat SLE with atherosclerosis by improving cholesterol removal and reducing inflammation.
129 citations,
January 2007 in “Otology & Neurotology” Gene therapy with the Math1 gene helped regenerate balance-related cells and improve balance in mice.
106 citations,
September 2010 in “Stem cells” Skin-derived precursors in hair follicles come from different origins but function similarly.
24 citations,
January 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Erbium glass laser treatment may help with skin remodeling, reduce inflammation, and improve skin cell maturation.
23 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
20 citations,
September 2021 in “Nature communications” Cat color patterns are determined early in development by gene expression and epidermal changes, with the Dickkopf 4 gene playing a crucial role.
19 citations,
August 2012 in “Cell death and differentiation” Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
13 citations,
March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” A substance called TCQA could potentially darken hair by activating certain genes and increasing melanin.