research Enhanced Ectodysplasin-A Receptor Signaling Alters Multiple Fiber Characteristics to Produce the East Asian Hair Form
A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
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research Epithelial Skin Biology: Stem Cells and Epidermal Homeostasis
The document concludes that while significant progress has been made in understanding skin biology and stem cells, more research is needed to fully understand their interactions with their environment.
research Asian Hair: A Review of Structures, Properties, and Distinctive Disorders
Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.
research Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Boys with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
research Mutational Spectrum in 101 Patients with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Breakpoint Mapping in Independent Cases of Rare Genomic Rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Ectodysplasin Research: Where to Next?
Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research Characterization of X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Hair and Sweat Gland Phenotypes Using Phototrichogram Analysis and Live Confocal Imaging
People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
research Research Progress in Composition, Classification and Influencing Factors of Hair
Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
research Two Mutations at KRT74 and EDAR Synergistically Drive the Fine-Wool Production in Chinese Sheep
Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
research Admixture in Latin America: Geographic Structure, Phenotypic Diversity, and Self-Perception of Ancestry Based on 7,342 Individuals
The study found that in Latin America, ancestry varies by location, influences physical traits, and affects how people perceive their own heritage.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Japanese Females Identifies Fifteen Novel Skin-Related Trait Associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research Evaluation of the Predictive Capacity of DNA Variants Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
research Variation and Heritability in Hair Diameter and Curvature in an Australian Twin Sample
Hair diameter and curvature are mostly determined by genetics.
research Ectodysplasin A (EDA) Signaling: From Skin Appendage to Multiple Diseases
EDA signaling is linked to skin disorders, various cancers, and liver disease.