research Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Identification of Candidate Genes for Min Pig Villi Hair Traits by Genome-Wide Association of Copy Number Variation
Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
research Fetal Alpha 5-Reductase Val89Leu Mutation Is Associated With Late Miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research Diagnostic Imaging in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: How Does It Help?
Imaging helps detect adrenal gland issues and monitor treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and can identify tumors affecting fertility.
research Increased Risk of Chronic Fatigue and Hair Loss Following COVID-19 in Individuals with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
People with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia are more likely to experience long-term fatigue and hair loss after COVID-19.
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 Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in Capra Hircus and Its Association with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research Loss Of Dicer In Newborn Melanocytes Leads To Premature Hair Graying And Changes In Integrin Expression
Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
research Heterozygous COL5A1 Deletion in a Cat with Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.
research A Perspective on Predictive Markers of Alopecia
Certain immune molecules and stress affect hair loss, and while genes play a role, more research is needed to fully understand and treat it.
research Genetic Screening of Non-Classic CAH Females with Hyperandrogenemia Identifies a Novel CYP11B1 Gene Mutation
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Spermidine/Spermine-N1-Acetyltransferase: A Key Metabolic Regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: A Paradigm for Disorders of Tissue Fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Quiescent Tissue Stem Cells Evade Immune Surveillance
Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
research Impaired Wound Healing in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing the Activin Antagonist Follistatin in the Epidermis
Overexpressing follistatin in mice delays wound healing and reduces scar size.
research A Novel Connexin 26 Mutation in a Patient Diagnosed with Keratitis–Ichthyosis–Deafness Syndrome
A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
research Estrogen and Androgen Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.
research Genetically Altered Expression of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Affects Fat Metabolism in Mice via Acetyl-CoA
Altering SSAT affects fat metabolism and body fat in mice.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is a Wnt Effector That Controls Hair Follicle Differentiation and Specifies Tumor Type in Adult Epidermis
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
research Frizzled Receptors in Development and Disease
Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
research The Auxin-Regulated CrRLK1L Kinase ERULUS Controls Cell Wall Composition During Root Hair Tip Growth
ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
research Disturbance of the Circadian System in Shift Work and Its Health Impact
Shift work disrupts the body's natural clock, leading to health problems.
research A Subset of TREM2+ Dermal Macrophages Secretes Oncostatin M to Maintain Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence and Inhibit Hair Growth
Certain immune cells in the skin release a protein that stops hair growth by keeping hair stem cells inactive.
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 Regulatory Mutations in TBX3 Disrupt Asymmetric Hair Pigmentation That Underlies Dun Camouflage Color in Horses
Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Characterization of Hairless (Hr) and FGF5 Genes Provides Insights into the Molecular Basis of Hair Loss in Cetaceans
Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
research Polymorphisms in the Human High Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 1, KAP1, Gene Family
Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
research Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment - Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.