research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
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research Tracing Selection Signatures in the Pig Genome Provides Evidence for Selective Pressures on a Unique Curly Hair Phenotype in Mangalitza
Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Hair Follicle Disruption Facilitates Pathogenesis to UVB-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation and Basal Cell Carcinoma Development in Ptch+/- Mice
Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cells With Modification of Junctional Adhesion Molecule A Induce Hair Formation
Modified stem cells that overexpress a specific protein can improve hair growth and reduce hair abnormalities in mice.
research Alopecia in a Viable Phospholipase C Delta 1 and Phospholipase C Delta 3 Double Mutant
Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
research Identification and Characterization of a Novel Pathogenic Mutation in the Human Lipodystrophy Gene AGPAT2
A new mutation in the AGPAT2 gene causes severe fat tissue loss and related health issues by reducing the protein's levels.
research Disruption of Anthrax Toxin Receptor 1 in Pigs Leads to a Rare Disease Phenotype and Protection from Senecavirus A Infection
Removing anthrax toxin receptor 1 in pigs prevents Senecavirus A infection and causes a rare disease similar to GAPO syndrome.
research Antisense Oligonucleotide Targeting Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1 Stimulates Cellular Activity of Hair Follicles in an In Vitro Organ Culture System
Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.
research Analysis of Gene Expression Patterns and Levels in Maize Hybrids and Their Parents
Maize hybrids show better early growth due to complex gene interactions from their parent strains.
research Case Report: A Chinese Family of Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome With Diabetes Mellitus, With a Novel Biallelic Deletion Mutation of the DCAF17 Gene
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found in a Chinese family, causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome and diabetes.
research Hairless-Knockout Piglets Generated Using CRISPR/Cas9 Exhibit Abnormalities in Skin and Thymus
Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Taiwanese Patient Without Hairless (HR) Gene Mutation
A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
research Experience of Intravenous Calcium Treatment and Long-Term Responses to Treatment in a Patient with Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets Resulting from a Novel Mutation
Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.
research Testosterone And Dihydrotestosterone Production In Genetically Furless And Furred Male Rabbits And Effects On Growth
Furless male rabbits grew slightly faster and heavier than furred ones, but testosterone levels were not the cause.
research Influence of NUDT15 Genotyping on Dose Intensity of Thiopurine Administration and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes
Personalized thiopurine dosing based on NUDT15 genotyping can improve long-term outcomes for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients.
research Iron Screening in Alopecia Areata Patients May Catch Hereditary Hemochromatosis Early
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
research Dysregulation of Grainyhead-Like 3 Expression Causes Widespread Developmental Defects
Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
research Efficient Genome Editing Using CRISPR/Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein Approach in iPS Cells for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
research Development of Pigmented Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model Containing Human Melanoblasts from Keratinocyte Culture
The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.
research Behavior of the Two Circulating Androgens Testosterone and DHEA and Their Main Intracellular Metabolites in an Androgen-Sensitive Sebocyte Cell Line
Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
research Antioxidants and Mitochondrial Bioenergetics: Charnoly Bodies in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cardiovascular Disorders, and Cancer
Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
research Transgenic Mice Display Hair Loss and Regrowth Overexpressing Mutant Hr Gene
Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
research Genetics of Blond Hair
Blond hair in Solomon Islanders is due to a unique genetic variant, not European ancestry.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions – A Case Report
No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
research Mouse Models with a Disrupted PTHrP Gene or a Disrupted PTH Gene (PTH−/− Mice)
PTHrP is important for bone formation and may be targeted for osteoporosis treatment and longevity therapies.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Male and Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Review of Literature
Low-level laser therapy helps hair growth and reduces hair loss with few side effects.
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 The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.