In this study, significant associations were observed between specific genetic polymorphisms in BDNF and CRH-R1 and the occurrence of vitiligo, along with differing serum levels of neurotransmitters between vitiligo patients and healthy controls.
July 2022 in “New Zealand journal of agricultural research” This study found that variation in the ovine KRTAP27-1 gene may influence wool growth, with certain genotypes associated with higher mean staple length and greasy fleece weight in sheep.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This study found that SNPs in the MVK, ARPC1B, and CA2 genes may indicate a genetic predisposition for severe acne related to steroidogenesis.
November 2020 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” This study identified several genetic variants associated with cattle hair coat length, which may help breed more heat-tolerant animals by facilitating efficient heat loss.
April 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This source reports that a study by Liu et al. analyzed genetic factors influencing adalimumab response in hidradenitis suppurativa, finding a specific genetic variant (SNP rs59532114) associated with an inadequate response to the treatment due to increased abscess and inflammatory nodule counts.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the HairCheck device was reported to accurately assess changes in hair density and diameter, suggesting its usefulness in monitoring alopecia progression and treatment response.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
This study identified a 14,883 bp genomic deletion affecting the Plcd1 and Vill genes as likely responsible for the abnormal phenotype observed in snthr-1Bao mice.
December 2004 in “SUNScholar (Stellenbosch University)” This study suggests that identified polymorphisms may serve as markers for assessing an individual's risk of developing prostate cancer.
This study reported the genotypic and allelic frequencies of seven SNPs associated with androgenetic alopecia in Mexican individuals, highlighting significant differences in one SNP between cases and controls in Western Mexico.
October 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” In this study, researchers found no significant association between selected CYP19A1 and ESR2 gene SNPs and female androgenetic alopecia in the Polish population studied.
Genetic differences may influence male pattern hair loss in Russians.
In this study, the authors reported that certain SNPs on chromosome 20 were associated with androgenetic alopecia in the ethnic Han population of Yunnan, with specific alleles linked to higher likelihood of developing the condition.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This study aimed to identify unknown genetic risk loci associated with androgenetic alopecia by examining SNPs at 12 genomic loci but did not find complete heritable risk factors.
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November 2020 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that low massage frequencies like 4.2 Hz enhance nanoparticle penetration into hair follicles more effectively than higher frequencies, indicating potential applications in therapeutic and cosmetic delivery.
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found no significant genetic correlations between male pattern baldness and COVID-19 outcomes, suggesting that shared genetic factors may not explain the reported association.
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May 2011 in “Human Immunology” This review discusses findings from genetic studies on acne, highlighting progress in understanding its molecular pathogenesis without reporting new clinical results.
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February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified 71 SNPs linked to black wool traits in Qira sheep and found that specific mutations in the TYRP1 gene significantly correlate with coat color variations, providing insights for their genetic selection and conservation.
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September 2022 in “Animals” This research identified 18 significant SNPs and several candidate genes associated with udder conformation traits in Holstein cattle, providing insights into their genetic architecture.
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January 2020 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” This study found that specific SNPs in the sheep FAT1 gene are significantly associated with wool quality traits, suggesting potential markers for improving wool crimp, fibre length, and fibre diameter in breeding.
May 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that specific SNPs in the CYP19A1 gene were associated with Female Pattern Hair Loss in Egyptian women, with altered CYP19A1 gene expression and higher frequencies of related genotypes observed in patients compared to controls.
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May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that a genetic test using 5 to 20 SNPs can predict male pattern baldness with variable accuracy in European men, especially those aged 50 and older.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that using a pharmacogenetic panel with 26 SNPs can improve treatment outcomes for androgenetic alopecia, as overall response rates to minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride were high, and specific genetic markers predicted poor responses to these drugs.
This study in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep identified two SNPs in the KRT71 gene that significantly affect wool length, with distinct expression patterns observed in hair follicles, suggesting KRT71 as a candidate gene for enhancing wool production traits.
This study reported a significant association between the SNP rs2479106 in the DENND1A gene and PCOS in Saudi Arabian females, while no association was found for SNPs rs10818854 and rs10986105.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” In this study, researchers found that specific SNPs in the MTR gene are significantly associated with wool production and quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting the gene's potential for sheep breeding.
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that single SNPs have a small genetic effect on phenotypes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, and constructing haplotypes from associated SNPs may uncover complex variations in cashmere traits, aiding genomics and breeding efforts.
This study conducted a genome-wide association analysis on 1,125 ewes and identified 24 SNPs associated with wool production traits, and highlighted potential candidate genes like ADAR and TP53 for further research into the genetic mechanisms influencing wool growth in sheep.