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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” This study found that 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives may act as antioxidants by scavenging certain reactive oxygen species but exhibit prooxidant behavior under specific conditions.
March 2025 in “FEBS Journal” This study found that Epiprofin acts as a negative regulator of parathyroid hormone transcription, with potential implications for controlling PTH production in hyperparathyroidism.
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May 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This study in Italy found that APS-1, a rare disorder, is associated with various AIRE gene mutations and most individuals have autoantibodies such as IFNωAbs, which are markers of the condition.
34 citations
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February 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study suggests that higher PDCD4 expression may play a significant role in polycystic ovary syndrome pathogenesis through its association with obesity, insulin resistance, lipid metabolism disorders, and increased granulosa cell apoptosis.
40 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, knockout mice lacking the Cyp4f39 gene showed severe skin barrier dysfunction and high early mortality, suggesting its critical role in skin barrier formation and insights into ichthyosis pathogenesis.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported significant upregulation and release of S100A4 in psoriatic skin, which may actively contribute to psoriasis pathogenesis.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this in silico study, researchers analyzed nonsynonymous SNPs in the LIPH gene linked to hypotrichosis and identified three potentially harmful variants (W108R, C246S, and H248N) out of 215 total, using sequence- and architecture-based bioinformatics techniques to differentiate between harmful and benign SNPs.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers performed the first integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of scalp biopsies from male androgenetic alopecia patients, finding a significant association between PPAR signaling pathways and AGA, with ME1 identified as a key regulator in this process.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study describes three new cases of MCOPS6 with BMP4 variants, noting expanded phenotypic variability but no clinically apparent microphthalmia in these individuals, which is commonly reported in the disorder.
This study found that genetic ablation of Tslp in an AEC mutant mouse model reduced skin inflammation and improved survival, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for AEC syndrome patients.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that alopecia areata patients showed higher Th1 and Th2 responses against specific melanogenesis-related protein epitopes, suggesting a role in disease activity and potential targets for diagnostics and therapies.
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” This study identified that Eda-A1 unexpectedly induces placode inhibitors dkk4 and lrp4, indicating the importance of tightly regulated signaling for proper ectodermal organ development.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the expression of SLC1A6, a gene linked to calcium gradient and keratinocyte differentiation in the skin, significantly decreases with age, which may contribute to reduced skin barrier function in elderly individuals.
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December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” This study reveals that CSPG4-positive basal cell keratinocytes show distinct global gene expression from CSPG4-negative cells, despite similar colony-forming efficiency.
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February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” In this paper, three APS patients were followed over time, showing that the diagnosis and course of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can evolve, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and potential re-evaluation.
48 citations
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” This study found that although progerin expression in mouse skin causes significant nuclear shape changes in keratinocytes, it does not result in alopecia or common skin abnormalities seen in human Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that SSEA-4 is a marker that distinguishes eccrine from apocrine ductal cells in human sweat glands, suggesting its potential use in diagnostic applications.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study observed that numerical chromosomal aberrations were more common in men with severe male factor infertility and azoospermia compared to those with other sperm quality issues, while chromosomal translocations were significantly associated with oligoasthenozoospermia, highlighting important genetic counseling considerations.
26 citations
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March 1995 in “Differentiation” This study isolated and sequenced the complete gene rKAP4L1, which encodes a cysteine-rich hair keratin-associated protein in rabbit hair follicles.
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January 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that DEFB1 polymorphisms, specifically the rs1800972 CG and GG genotypes, may predict susceptibility to and severity of alopecia areata.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This case study reports that a 26-year-old woman with epidermolysis bullosa prurogompsa also presented with unique findings of co-existing muscular dystrophy and immune-based myasthenia gravis, with significant improvement following steroid treatment.
April 2023 in “Cancer research” This study suggests that KRTAP2-3 may serve as a novel biomarker to identify cells in the polyaneuploid cancer cell state, which is linked to therapy resistance and poor prognosis in prostate cancer.
39 citations
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified mutations in the SNRPE gene that may disrupt hair growth, linking a spliceosome component to hereditary hair loss disorders.
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that human hair follicles may serve as a model for molecular analysis of ABCA4 gene splice-site variants, facilitating research into the pathogenicity of ABCA4 retinopathies.
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” This study observed that the rs231775 CTLA4 genetic variant was more prevalent in Alopecia Areata patients than controls, particularly among those with severe disease.
26 citations
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June 2003 in “PubMed” In this study, severe hair loss occurred in PKC epsilon transgenic mice treated with DFMO during skin tumor prevention, highlighting a link between polyamine biosynthesis, hair follicle maintenance, and metastasis suppression.
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” This study found that Han Chinese women carrying the rs6152A allele had a significantly higher risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome compared to those with the rs6152GG genotype.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found significant changes in gene expression related to skin structure and signaling pathways in AEC syndrome skin, offering new insights into the syndrome's molecular underpinnings.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” In a mouse model study, researchers found that mutations in Aire reduced alopecia areata frequency, while Notch4 mutations did not lead to the disease, likely due to proximity with a resistance gene.