12 citations,
August 2019 in “BMC Medical Genetics” Certain MC4R gene variants are linked to higher BMI in obese women with PCOS but do not cause PCOS.
7 citations,
October 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D receptor may increase the risk of chronic hair loss.
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.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Pharmacists should interpret lab data and perform physical exams to improve patient care.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” Traditional medicinal plants are still widely used and could help local development and inter-ethnic relationships.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Folia biologica” The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
1 citations,
September 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The meeting highlighted major advances in skin research, including new findings on skin microbes, genetic links to skin diseases, and improved treatments for various conditions.
The document concludes that the development of certain tumors is influenced by genetic background and that a specific gene modification can lead to tumor regression and reduced growth.
28 citations,
May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” The study concluded that three enzymes are important for plant development by affecting sugar composition and calcium binding in plants.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Dermatologists often neglect hair disorders due to complexity and lack of clear treatments, impacting patient care and highlighting the need for better education and interest in this area.
10 citations,
December 2020 in “Palaeogeography, palaeoclimatology, palaeoecology” Elephant tusks and hair reveal seasonal diet and climate changes.
29 citations,
January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Human Gene Therapy” Increasing miR-149 reduces hair follicle stem cell growth and hair development by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology” Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.
363 citations,
May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
72 citations,
March 2013 in “Primates” More research is needed to understand how diet affects isotope signatures in Japanese macaque tissues.
24 citations,
June 2021 in “Agronomy” Protein hydrolysates applied to roots or leaves differently improved lettuce yield and quality, with the best results seen in specific combined treatments for each type.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
138 citations,
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Involucrin gene expression is controlled by specific proteins and signaling pathways.
92 citations,
August 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
16 citations,
September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
9 citations,
June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
5 citations,
May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
April 2024 in “Materials today bio” The CuCS/Cur wound dressing helps regenerate nerves and heal deep skin burns by rebuilding hair follicles.
16 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” A new AI model diagnoses hair and scalp disorders with 92% accuracy, better than previous models.
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.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Combining TRA and latanoprost is most effective for treating localized alopecia areata.