research Alopecia Universalis Following Interferon Alfa-2b and Ribavirin Treatment for Hepatitis C
A woman lost all her body hair after hepatitis C treatment, but it started to grow back a year after stopping the treatment.
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150-180 / 431 results research Molecular Genetics of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR Pathway in Genodermatoses: Diagnostic Implications and Treatment Opportunities
The document concludes that understanding genetic mutations in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway can lead to better diagnosis and treatment for certain genetic skin disorders.
research Coactivator MED1 Ablation in Keratinocytes Results in Hair-Cycling Defects and Epidermal Alterations
Deleting MED1 in skin cells causes hair loss and skin changes.
research Functional Characterization of Soybean Strigolactone Biosynthesis and Signaling Genes in Arabidopsis MAX Mutants and GmMAX3 in Soybean Nodulation
GmMAX3b gene in soybeans boosts nodulation and affects hormone levels.
research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
research Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review
The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.
research The Association Between HDAC9 Gene Polymorphisms and Stroke Risk in the Chinese Population: A Meta-Analysis
Certain variations of the HDAC9 gene can increase or decrease stroke risk in the Chinese population.
research Evidence That Mirex Promotes a Unique Population of Epidermal Cells That Cannot Be Distinguished by Their Mutant Ha-ras Genotype
Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
research CYP21A2 Mutations in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Mutations in the CYP21A2 gene are not a major factor in causing PCOS.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research A Rare Cutis Verticis Gyrata Secondary to Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus: Case Report and Literature Review
A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
research Inherited Ichthyosis: Syndromic Forms
Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene (SHBG) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean Women
Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
research Studying the Genetic Predisposing Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Novel Adenosine Triphosphate-Binding Cassette, Subfamily A, Member 12 Mutations Associated with Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma
New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
research Fertility and Sterility Volume 101 Number 4, April 2014
The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.
research Two Distinct Signaling Pathways in Hair Cycle Induction: Stat3-Dependent and Independent Pathways
There are two ways to start hair growth: one needs Stat3 and the other does not, but both need PI3K activation.
research Chrysanthemum Species Used as Food and Medicine: Understanding Quality Differences on the Global Market
Some Chrysanthemum samples from the USA, Europe, and China differ in quality and some contain harmful cadmium.
research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review
Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
research Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common disorder causing symptoms like acne and infertility, and it's managed based on symptoms, not just test results. Treatment can improve fertility and reduce miscarriage risk.
research Genome Wide Association Analysis of Root Hair Traits in Rice Reveals Novel Genomic Regions Controlling Epidermal Cell Differentiation
Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
research Hallmark Evidence of Lipopolysaccharide Tolerance in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: LPS-Induced NFkB Suppression in Mononuclear Cells Linked to Hyperandrogenism
High levels of testosterone and anti-Müllerian hormone before pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of newborns needing intensive care.
research A Replication Study Confirmed the EDAR Gene to Be a Major Contributor to Population Differentiation Regarding Head Hair Thickness in Asia
The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
research Genome-Wide Shifts in Gene Expression Induced in Theca-Interstitial Cells by Inflammatory Stimuli
African American women have a higher risk of preterm delivery than Caucasian women, and inflammatory stimuli affect gene expression in cells related to PCOS, showing a heightened inflammatory state in women with PCOS.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Nonclassical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Among Women Presenting with Hyperandrogenic Symptoms and Signs
About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research NIPAL4 Deletion Identified in an American Bully with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis and Response to Topical Therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research Genotyping Of The Rs1800440 Polymorphism In CYP1B1 Gene And The Rs9258883 Polymorphism In HLA-B Gene In A Spanish Cohort Of 223 Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
research Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer
African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.