research The Lanceolate Hair Rat Phenotype Results from a Missense Mutation in a Calcium Coordinating Site of the Desmoglein 4 Gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment - Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
research Human Skin Color: Origin, Variation, and Significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
research Heat Treatment Increases the Incidence of Alopecia Areata in the C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Heat treatment increases hair loss in certain mice.
research Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase C677T Mutation in Patients with Alopecia Areata in Turkish Population
The MTHFR C677T mutation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
research Evaluation of the Level of Serum Interleukins (IL-2, IL-4, IL-15, and IL-17) and Its Relationship with Disease Severity in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Interleukin levels are higher in alopecia areata patients but don't predict disease severity or duration.
research Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review of the Association and the Application of Personalized Medicine
Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
research The Retarded Hair Growth Mutation in Mice Is an Allele of Ornithine Aminotransferase
The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
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 Alopecia Areata: Case Report and Review of Pathophysiology and Treatment with JAK Inhibitors
JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat Alopecia Areata.
research Selection Signatures for Fiber Production in Commercial Species: A Review
Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
research Uncharted Waters: The Impact of NGS and Machine Learning on Forensic Science
New DNA analysis and machine learning are advancing forensic science, improving accuracy and expanding into non-human applications.
research Alopecia Areata After HLA-Identical Bone Marrow Transplant from an Affected Sibling Donor
Alopecia areata can be transferred through stem cell transplants from affected siblings.
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.
research Cell Surface B2m-Free Human Leukocyte Antigen Monomers and Dimers: Are They Neo-HLA Class and Proto-HLA?
B2m-free HLA variants may be a new class of HLA important in immune responses and diseases.
research Ficus Benghalensis as Potential Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase for Hair Growth Promotion: In Vitro, In Silico, and In Vivo Evaluation
Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in Capra Hircus and Its Association with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research Case Report: NUDT15 Polymorphism and Severe Azathioprine-Induced Myelosuppression in a Young Chinese Female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Analysis and Literature Review
Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.
research Loss of ERBB2 and ERBB3 Receptors Impacts Epidermal Differentiation in Mice
Losing both ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors in mice causes significant skin problems and inflammation.
research Causal Effects of Lipids-Related Metabolites on Androgenic Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.
research PCSK9: From Nature's Loss to Patient's Gain
Certain genetic mutations can lower bad cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk, leading to effective cholesterol-lowering drugs.
research Uncovering the Genetic Architecture and Evolutionary Roots of Androgenetic Alopecia in African Men
The research found that genetic factors for male pattern baldness in African men differ significantly from those in Europeans.
research Topical Metformin as a Novel Therapy for Alopecia Areata Due to Its Immunologic Effects
Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019
The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
research Male-Pattern Baldness and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease
Male-pattern baldness has a weak link to heart disease and some related health conditions.
research Epithelial Cells Supply Sonic Hedgehog to the Perinatal Dentate Gyrus via Transport by Platelets
Hair follicles supply a crucial brain development protein to the brain via platelets.
research Clinical Snippets: Dermatological Studies on hCAP18, PSORS1, Hair Follicle Generation, and Solar Lentigines
Vitamin D helps protect skin, PSORS1 gene's risk interval for psoriasis is expanded, hair follicles can be generated from mouse cells, and interferon-γ may cause pigmented skin lesions.
research Protein Profiling of Forehead Epidermal Corneocytes Distinguishes Frontal Fibrosing From Androgenetic Alopecia
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Alopecia Areata Implicates Both Innate and Adaptive Immunity
Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.