research WNT Signaling in the Control of Hair Growth and Structure
The research shows that a gene called Wnt3 affects hair growth and structure, causing short hair and balding when overactive.
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research Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
research Genetic Variation at the MC1R Locus and the Time Since Loss of Human Body Hair
Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
research Tregs: Where We Are and What Comes Next?
The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
research Polymorphisms of the Androgen Receptor Gene and the Estrogen Receptor Beta Gene Are Associated with Androgen Levels in Women
Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
research Human Hair Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair keratin-associated proteins are essential for strong hair, with over 80 genes showing specific patterns and variations among people.
research Prediction of Male-Pattern Baldness from Genotypes
Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
research FOXN1 Deficiency: From the Discovery to Novel Therapeutic Approaches
New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
research Non-Canonical Dimerization of the Androgen Receptor and Other Nuclear Receptors: Implications for Human Disease
Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
research Bioactive Compounds from the Roots of Asiasarum Heterotropoides
Two compounds from Asiasarum heterotropoides roots show potential as lung cancer treatments without harming normal cells.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Grey, Curly, and Short-Haired Swiss Holstein Cattle Show Genetic Traces of the Simmental Breed
Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.
research Fertility and Sterility Volume 101 Number 4, April 2014
The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.
research Polyomavirus-Induced Pilomatricomas in Mice: From Viral Inoculation to Tumor Development
Polyomavirus A2 infection in newborn mice caused hair follicle tumors.
research Cutaneous Signals of Immune System Disease
Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Y Chromosome Loss and UTY Gene Activity
Loss of the Y chromosome and UTY gene activity increases cancer risk in men.
research Assessment of Dysregulation of HERC6 and Essential Biological Processes in Response to Laser Therapy of Human Arm Skin
Laser therapy on human skin affects the HERC6 gene and related genes, influencing many cell processes and requiring careful safety measures.
research Regulation of Involucrin Gene Expression
Involucrin gene expression is controlled by specific proteins and signaling pathways.
research Biochemical Evidence That Small Proline-Rich Proteins and Trichohyalin Function in Epithelia by Modulation of the Biomechanical Properties of Their Cornified Cell Envelopes
Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
research Genetic Basis of Alopecia Areata
More research is needed to understand the genetic causes of Alopecia areata to develop better treatments.
research Comparative Genome Analyses Reveal the Unique Genetic Composition and Selection Signals Underlying the Phenotypic Characteristics of Three Chinese Domestic Goat Breeds
Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
research The Genetic Architecture of Alopecia Areata
Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
research A Novel Mutation in Hr Causes Abnormal Hair Follicle Morphogenesis in Hairpoor Mouse, an Animal Model for Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
research Vitamin A in Skin and Hair: An Update
Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
research High-Throughput Sequencing to Identify Monogenic Etiologies in a Preselected Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Cohort
Some women with PCOS have rare genetic variants linked to the condition.
research Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Revisited: An Update with a Special Focus on Adolescent and Adult Women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Baldness And The Androgen Receptor: The AR Polyglycine Repeat Polymorphism Does Not Confer Susceptibility To Androgenetic Alopecia
AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
research A Newly Identified Missense Mutation of the HR Gene Is Associated with a Novel, Unusual Phenotype of Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis 1 Including Limb Deformities
A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
research Genetic Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of IL-16 and Its Concentration in Patients Infected with Alopecia Areata in Diyala Province, Iraq
Certain genetic variations in IL-16 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Evidence for Two Independent Functional Variants for Androgenetic Alopecia Around the Androgen Receptor Gene
Two gene areas linked to male pattern baldness found, more research needed.