research Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling: Function, Biological Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Opportunities
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
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research Androgens and Ovarian Function: Translation from Basic Discovery Research to Clinical Impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
research Ligand-Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research Expanding the Phenotype: Four New Cases and Hope for Treatment in Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome
Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
research A Homozygous Missense Mutation in the Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 Gene Is Associated with the Long-Hair Trait in Angora Rabbits
A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
research Two Novel BTD Mutations Causing Profound Biotinidase Deficiency in a Chinese Patient
The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
research Stabilization of Epithelial Beta-Catenin Compromises Mammary Cell Fate Acquisition and Branching Morphogenesis
Keeping β-catenin levels high in mammary cells disrupts their development and branching.
research Vitamin D Receptor Cross-Talk With P63 Signaling Promotes Epidermal Cell Fate
Vitamin D helps skin stem cells heal wounds by working with a key skin protein.
research Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis of Alpaca Suggests TRPV3 as a Candidate Gene for the Suri Phenotype
The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
research Patched-Associated Tumors: Modifier Genes and Pathogenesis
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.
research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
research Increasing GSH-Px Activity and Activating Wnt Pathway Promote Fine Wool Growth in FGF5-Edited Sheep
Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
research Novel Missense Mutation in the EDA Gene in a Family Affected by Oligodontia
Researchers found a new mutation in the EDA gene that likely causes missing teeth and mild skin symptoms in one family.
research MOF-Mediated Histone H4 Lysine 16 Acetylation Governs Mitochondrial and Ciliary Functions by Controlling Gene Promoters
MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
research A Missense Mutation in the P2RY5 Gene Leading to Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair in a Syrian Patient
A gene mutation causes woolly hair in a Syrian patient.
research Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome with Low Expression of TRPS1 on Epidermal and Hair Follicle Epithelial Cells
Low TRPS1 expression in skin and hair cells is linked to hair problems in Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
research Proliferation, But Not Apoptosis, Is Associated With Distinct Beta-Catenin Expression Patterns in Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinomas
Distinct β-catenin patterns are linked to cell growth, not cell death, in lung cancer.
research Characterization of the Serotoninergic System in the C57BL/6 Mouse Skin
Mouse skin can produce and process serotonin, with variations depending on hair cycle, body location, and mouse strain.
research Combined Deletion of the Vitamin D Receptor and Calcium-Sensing Receptor Delays Wound Re-Epithelialization
Removing vitamin D and calcium receptors in mice skin cells slows down skin wound healing.
research Novel PAX9 Mutation Associated with Syndromic Tooth Agenesis
A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
research Adrenal 21-Hydroxylase Gene Mutations in Slovenian Hyperandrogenic Women: Evaluation of Corticotrophin Stimulation and HLA Polymorphisms in Screening for Carrier Status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research The Hairless Gene in Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Systematic Mutation Screening and a Family-Based Association Approach
Hairless gene not strongly linked to baldness.
research Androgen Receptor in Human Health: A Potential Therapeutic Target
The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
research Lamellar Ichthyosis with Pseudoexon Activation in the Transglutaminase 1 Gene
The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
research The Hair Follicle as an Estrogen Target and Source
Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
research Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Revisited: An Update with a Special Focus on Adolescent and Adult Women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Cloning of Wrinkle-Free, a Previously Uncharacterized Mouse Mutation, Reveals Crucial Roles for Fatty Acid Transport Protein 4 in Skin and Hair Development
Fatty acid transport protein 4 is essential for skin and hair development.
research SHISA6 Confers Resistance to Differentiation-Promoting Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Mouse Spermatogenic Stem Cells
SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.
research Interactions of the Vitamin D Receptor with the Corepressor Hairless
Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
research Phenotypic Variability Associated with WNT10A Nonsense Mutations
WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.