research Complementary Evolution of Coding and Noncoding Sequence Underlies Mammalian Hairlessness
Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
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research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype With Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Irwin Freedberg: Keratins Before the Beginning
Irwin Freedberg made significant contributions to understanding keratin proteins in dermatology.
research Differential Expression of Keratin and Keratin-Associated Proteins Linked with Hair Loss in Spontaneously Mutated Inbred Mice
Hair loss in certain mice is linked to changes in keratin-related genes.
research Spatiotemporal Expression and Haplotypes Identification of KRT84 Gene and Their Association with Wool Traits in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
research Seasonal Gene Expression Profile Responsible for Hair Follicle Development in Angora Goats
Seasonal changes affect gene activity linked to hair growth in Angora goats.
research Seasonal Gene Expression Profile Responsible for Hair Follicle Development in Angora Goats
Seasonal changes affect hair growth genes in Angora goats, possibly influencing mohair quality.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant Identified by MHC Risk Haplotype Sequencing Reproduces Symptomatic Patched Hair Loss in Mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research From Genotoxic Stresses to Skin Damage: Distinct, Novel Mechanisms of Skin and Hair Damage in Chemo/Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
research Influence of TRPV3 Mutation on Hair Growth Cycle in Mice
The TRPV3 gene mutation affects hair growth by keeping mice in the growth phase longer, which could help treat hair loss.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects Through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target During Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Comparative Spatial Transcriptomic and Single-Cell Analyses of Human Nail Units and Hair Follicles Show Transcriptional Similarities between the Onychodermis and Follicular Dermal Papilla
Human nails and hair follicles have similar gene activity, especially in the cells that contribute to their growth and development.
research Promoter Methylation Changes in KRT17: A Novel Epigenetic Marker for Wool Production in Angora Rabbit
Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
research Convergent Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
research Organization and Expression of Hair Follicle Genes
Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
research Whole Exome Sequencing in Alopecia Areata Identifies Rare Variants in KRT82
Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research Keratins: Dynamic, Flexible Structural Proteins of Epithelial Cells
Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
research Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Keratinocyte Progenitor Cell Expansion, Differentiation, and Hair Follicle Regression by miR-22
miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
research Congenital Hair Loss Disorders: Rare, But Not Too Rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research From Molecular Biology to Therapeutics
The document discusses various skin disorders and new therapeutic approaches.
research Bald Thigh Syndrome in Sighthounds: Revisiting the Cause of a Well-Known Disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Current Genetics in Hair Diseases
Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
research Painful Thickened Skin on the Soles of the Feet
The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Chromatin Architectural Protein CTCF Regulates Terminal Keratinocyte Differentiation in the Developing Epidermis and Hair Follicles
CTCF protein is essential for skin and hair follicle development in mice.