research The Case: Bilateral Kidney Tumors and Lung Cysts
A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Novel Mutation in Hr Causes Abnormal Hair Follicle Morphogenesis in Hairpoor Mouse, an Animal Model for Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 Deficiency Leads to Reduced Dominance-Related and Impulse-Control Behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research Hague: A New Mouse Hair Mutation With an Unstable Semidominant Allele
A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
research Buschke-Ollendorff Syndrome: Clinical Features and Genetic Insights
Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
research Hair Shaft Structures in EDAR Induced Ectodermal Dysplasia
The EDAR gene mutation leads to thinner and more deformed hair shafts.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis With a Copy Number Variation on Chromosome 17q24
A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome with a Novel Mutation in the FLCN Gene
A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
research Novel De Novo Pathogenic Variant in the ODC1 Gene in a Girl with Developmental Delay, Alopecia, and Dysmorphic Features
A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
research Spatial Gene Profiling in the Ischemic Heart
A new technology showed that the SOX9 gene might control heart scar formation after injury, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
research Pulmonary Manifestations of Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome
People with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome often have lung problems and delayed diagnosis, and better recognition of CT scan signs could improve diagnosis and management.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Variant Associations with Prostate Cancer Risk, Circulating Hormone Levels, and Androgenetic Alopecia
Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.
research Omenn Syndrome in a 10-Month-Old Male With Athymia and VACTERL Association
A 10-month-old boy with a rare combination of genetic conditions has severe immune deficiency and treatment challenges.
research Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D-Resistant Rickets Due to an Opal Mutation Causing Premature Termination of the Vitamin D Receptor
A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Mediterranean Fever Gene Mutations
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be more severe in people with Mediterranean fever gene mutations.
research Copper Loading Studies in Brindled Mouse Hemizygotes and Heterozygotes
Copper treatments increase copper in all tissues, but brindled female mice accumulate much more copper in their kidneys without clinical effects, unlike brindled male mice where brain copper deficiency is clinically significant.
research 14-3-3σ Is Required for Club Hair Retention
The 14-3-3σ gene is essential for preventing hair loss.
research Conversion of the Nipple to Hair-Bearing Epithelia by Lowering Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pathway Activity at the Dermal-Epidermal Interface
Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
research STIM1 R304W in Mice Causes Subgingival Hair Growth and Increased Trabecular Bone Fraction
The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
research Severe Thiopurine-Induced Myelotoxicity and Hair Loss in Japanese Patients with NUDT15 Gene Variant: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Clinical and Immunological Phenotype of Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Due to Damaging Mutations in NFKB2
Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
research Clouston Syndrome: Report of a Jordanian Family with GJB6 Gene Mutation
A Jordanian family with Clouston syndrome has a common GJB6 gene mutation.
research Overexpression of Hepatoma-Derived Growth Factor in Melanocytes Does Not Lead to Oncogenic Transformation
Overexpression of HDGF in melanocytes does not cause cancer.
research A Direct Link Between Prss53, Hair Curvature, and Skeletal Dysplasia
The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
research Expression of Foxi3 Is Regulated by Ectodysplasin in Skin Appendage Placodes
Foxi3 expression in developing teeth and hair is controlled by the ectodysplasin pathway.
research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research The Noggin Null Mouse Phenotype Is Strain Dependent and Haploinsufficiency Leads to Skeletal Defects
Noggin gene inactivation causes skeletal defects in mice, varying by genetic background.
research Delayed Epidermal Permeability Barrier Formation and Hair Follicle Aberrations in Inv-Cldn6 Mice
Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
research Skin Diseases Associated With Atopic Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.