May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study presents a hypothesis that the EDAR V370A allele was positively selected in East Asian populations due to the stable aquatic resources in Late Pleistocene northern China, which may have offset the allele's metabolic costs and provided a selective advantage.
This study suggests that the ANE syndrome mutation in yeast Nop4, analogous to human RBM28, disrupts protein folding and protein-protein interactions, contributing to ribosomal dysfunction.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the PON1 192 R allele was associated with an increased risk of psoriasis and altered lipid profiles in patients from Western Mexico.
May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that etrasimod did not achieve significant improvements in hair regrowth for moderate to severe alopecia areata at 24 weeks, although it showed a dose-dependent trend and was safe and well-tolerated over 52 weeks.
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a new case of syndromic ichthyosis caused by compound heterozygous mutations in AP1B1, detailing the associated clinical features and molecular consequences in the patient.
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
July 2026 in “Pediatric Allergy and Immunology”
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that conditional deletion of Mof in mice resulted in severe defects in skin development, including compromised epidermal differentiation and hair growth, leading to perinatal lethality.
April 2025 in “Health and Society” This paper reviews the development of treatments for androgenic alopecia by analyzing historical data and published methods, focusing on the evolution of techniques to address this common hair loss condition.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This case report details a woman with autoimmune primary ovarian insufficiency linked to hormonal contraception discontinuation, who achieved pregnancy through ovarian stimulation and in vitro fertilization despite typically low fertility in such conditions.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy (Internet)” This study identified eight genetic markers associated with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that these SNPs could influence individualized therapeutic responses and highlight the need for personalized treatment strategies.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
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May 2011 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found no association between the -866G/A polymorphism in the UCP2 gene and the development of polycystic ovary syndrome.
This article discusses the issues with the name "polycystic ovary syndrome" and proposes a new naming system to better reflect the condition's complex hormonal and metabolic abnormalities.
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that men without prostate cancer carrying the A-allele of SNP rs1204038 had a 65% higher risk of PSA levels above 3 ng/mL compared to those with the G-allele, increasing referrals for further examination.
December 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that subcutaneous adipose tissue-derived extracellular vesicles (AT-EVs) protect skin from photodamage by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and reducing oxidative stress compared to those from adipose-derived stem cells.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This review evaluates the role of the nuclear receptor PPAR- in skin diseases, highlighting its regulation of inflammation, lipid metabolism, and immune response, and suggests that PPAR-agonists could be promising therapies for conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses how extracellular vesicles play a dual role in age-related diseases by contributing to both disease pathogenesis and potential therapeutic strategies through the transfer of specific molecules.
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” This study suggests that the rs2075876 variant in the AIRE gene may significantly increase susceptibility to alopecia areata in the examined male population.
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January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” This study identified a new clinical variant of adult adrenomyeloneuropathy characterized by hypoplasia and agenesis of the corpus callosum, associated with a novel ABCD1 gene mutation.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This systematic literature review found that exosome and PRP therapies show promise as effective, minimally invasive options for treating androgenetic alopecia, with clinical benefits potentially superior to or complementary to minoxidil, although standardization and larger clinical trials are needed to confirm long-term safety and efficacy.
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September 1980 in “Experientia” Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
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December 2015 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” This study found no significant difference in the prevalence of CYP21A2 mutations between couples with unexplained fertility problems and healthy controls, but identified an association between the c.290-13A/C>G mutation and clinical issues like hormone deviations and polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2023 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This study found a significant relationship between andropause and androgenic alopecia among civil servants at the Badung Regency Government Center.
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October 2024 in “Animals” This study identified three genes in the ovine KAP13 family on chromosome 1 and found that a specific allele of KRTAP13-2 is associated with improved wool fibre diameter uniformity in Chinese Tan sheep, suggesting its potential use as a marker for enhancing wool traits.
April 2023 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” In this study, a risk score was developed and validated to identify patients at high risk of clinical failure after femoropopliteal peripheral vascular intervention, aiming to guide the selection of patients who may benefit from paclitaxel-coated devices or alternative strategies.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” In this study, men using Propecia for alopecia showed normal erectile hemodynamics despite erectile dysfunction after stopping 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, while some BPH patients exhibited abnormal results potentially linked to vascular risk factors.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study demonstrates the use of the CRISPR-Cas9 system to successfully edit the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats, resulting in goats with distinct hair follicle characteristics.
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January 2010 in “Neoplasma” In this study, researchers found that shorter CA repeats in the ERbeta gene are correlated with PSA expression, and PSA immunoexpression is associated with increased disease-free survival in breast cancer.