23 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a new case of syndromic ichthyosis caused by compound heterozygous mutations in AP1B1, detailing the associated clinical features and molecular consequences in the patient.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study identified that patients with compound heterozygous mutations in FOXN1 exhibited severe T-cell lymphopenia but retained normal hair and nail development, indicating a distinct clinical phenotype from classic FOXN1 cases.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that individuals with heterozygous truncation-type variants in the *DSP* gene exhibit lower skin temperature and higher transepidermal water loss, with specific microscopic skin changes and pseudomonilethrix.
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January 2013 in “Dermatology” This study identified novel compound heterozygous mutations in the hairless gene among a non-consanguineous Chinese family with congenital atrichia, illustrating phenotypic variations due to founder or modifier genes.
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June 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the human hairless gene did not differ from healthy homozygotes in the pattern of androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that heterozygous carriers of a mutation in the hairless gene showed no difference in the pattern of androgenetic alopecia compared to unaffected individuals.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this case report, significantly elevated testosterone levels were documented in a young female with Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, marking a clinical finding beyond what is typically associated with the disorder's known mutations.
5 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that novel compound heterozygous mutations in the desmoplakin gene lead to hair shaft abnormalities and can result in lethal cardiomyopathy.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study presents a rare case where a patient with a heterozygous mutation in the HTRA1 gene, typically considered non-pathogenic, exhibited severe symptoms and typical features of CARASIL, expanding the understanding of this condition.
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June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” This study identified two novel mutations in the CDH3 gene causing HJMD in a Chinese patient, expanding the genetic and phenotypic understanding of the disorder.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter reports the first known Japanese case of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with compound heterozygous mutations in the LIPH gene.
May 2017 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study reported that patients with specific Foxn1 mutations exhibited severe T-cell lymphopenia without the hair and nail abnormalities usually associated with these mutations.
29 citations
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January 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study identified a compound heterozygous mutation in the 3 beta-HSD gene that confirmed inherited 3 beta-HSD deficiency in a Pakistani child with salt-wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
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June 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” This study found that previously undescribed WNT10A mutations are a prominent cause of various forms of ectodermal dysplasia, including OODD and Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome, with gender-specific phenotypic effects noted.
115 citations
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” In this study, researchers identified novel LMNA mutations in patients with atypical progeroid syndrome, revealing clinical features distinct from other similar disorders, but unrelated to mutant prelamin A accumulation.
30 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study describes various clinical phenotypes associated with FOXN1 mutations, finding that affected individuals may develop different severities of immunodeficiency based on their genetic mutations.
26 citations
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified novel mutations in the DSG4 gene in a Japanese patient with monilethrix, affecting protein interactions that may disrupt hair shaft structure.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” This study reports the first case of Olmsted syndrome in a Korean patient, identifying a novel TRPV3 gene mutation, p.Gly568Val, associated with the condition.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this case report, a novel heterozygous mutation in the insulin receptor gene was identified in an adolescent girl with type A insulin resistance syndrome, characterized by excessive hair growth and skin changes, and her mother.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this case report, a 17-year-old male with a specific TRPS1 gene mutation presented with sparse, soft hair, short thumbs and toes, misaligned teeth, and distinctive bone abnormalities in the fingers and toes as observed through X-ray analysis.
37 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” This study reported a case of hereditary vitamin D–resistant rickets caused by a single heterozygous missense mutation in the VDR gene, showing dominant-negative effects and reduced response to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” This study reported that CYP21A2 heterozygous mutations do not significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study reports a novel missense mutation in the HR gene in a 68-year-old Hungarian woman with alopecia universalis and limb deformities, suggesting a need for further research on its role in these conditions.
148 citations
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May 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified heterozygous mutations in the ABCC9 gene as the genetic basis of Cantú syndrome, suggesting the syndrome as a new member of potassium channelopathies.
9 citations
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study identified a novel splice site mutation in the LIPH gene associated with autosomal recessive woolly hair, contributing to understanding the genetic basis of this condition.
8 citations
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” This study found that early biochemical screening and molecular confirmation are crucial for distinguishing profound from partial biotinidase deficiency, which supports timely treatment and management in symptomatic children.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study identified that in Japanese patients with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis, the c.736T > A LIPH mutation is associated with a mild phenotype, while the c.742C > A mutation may lead to severe baldness.