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Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.

Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.

The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.

A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.

Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.

A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.

The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.

A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.

Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.

A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.

Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.

The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.

A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.

WNT10B is linked to cancer development and affects survival and disease progression in various cancers.

A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.

Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing Monilethrix, a rare hair disorder.

A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.

The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.

The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.

Effective management of children's hair loss involves accurate diagnosis, various treatments, and supportive care.

Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.

Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.

Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.

New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.

A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.

Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.

Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.

Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.

The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.