research Disease Causing Homozygous Variants in the Human Hairless Gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
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research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Bi-Allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Thyroid Diseases and Skin Autoimmunity
Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
research Male Fertility and Skin Diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research Novel Splice Site Mutation in the LIPH Gene in a Patient with Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Published Work Review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research Advances in the Treatment of Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis: A Look Towards the Repositioning of Drugs
Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
research Identification of a Novel Homozygous LAMB3 Mutation in a Chinese Male With Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa and Severe Urethra Stenosis: A Case Report
A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
research Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First Year
Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Based Targeted Genome Editing for Correction of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Using iPS Cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
research The Role of Leptin in Selected Skin Diseases
Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
research Roles of Wnt7a in Embryo Development, Tissue Homeostasis, and Human Diseases
Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.
research A Novel Mutation in ST14 at a Functionally Significant Amino Acid Residue Expands the Spectrum of Ichthyosis-Hypotrichosis Syndrome
A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
research Eph/Ephrin Signaling in Epidermal Differentiation and Disease
Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.
research Clinical Impact of Molecular Diagnostics in Endocrinology
Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
research Hair Loss in Autoimmune Cutaneous Bullous Disorders
Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
research The Genetics of Human Skin Disease
Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
research Analogs of Human Genetic Skin Disease in Domesticated Animals
Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
research ESGCT and FSGT Collaborative Congress Helsinki, Finland September 17–20, 2015 Abstracts
The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
research The Role of R-Spondins and Their Receptors in Bone Metabolism
R-spondins and their receptors help increase bone growth and may be used to treat bone loss diseases.
research Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research To Control Site-Specific Skin Gene Expression, Autocrine Mimics Paracrine Canonical Wnt Signaling and Is Activated Ectopically in Skin Disease
The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
research Abstracts of 42nd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2015)
The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
research Case Report: Heterozygous Mutation in HTRA1 Causing Typical Cerebral Autosomal Recessive Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
A heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 can cause severe CARASIL symptoms.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Case Report: A Novel Splice-Site Mutation of MTX2 Gene Caused Mandibuloacral Dysplasia Progeroid Syndrome: The First Report from China and Literature Review
A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
research The Naked Truth: Sphynx and Devon Rex Cat Breed Mutations in KRT71
Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.