December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
July 2017 in “Contemporary Endocrinology” The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “Livestock science” Nerve growth factor helps cashmere goat hair cells grow and is more active during the hair growth phase.
165 citations,
September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
24 citations,
July 2017 in “Structure” FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
71 citations,
November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Edar signaling is crucial for proper hair follicle development and function.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
2 citations,
May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
98 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
7 citations,
June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
13 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Melatonin could be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease and rosacea.
47 citations,
June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
2 citations,
April 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Beta-HPV and MCPyV are linked to certain skin cancers, with ongoing research and vaccine development.
48 citations,
January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
29 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
54 citations,
December 2007 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.
26 citations,
June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
10 citations,
November 2009 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” The document concludes that MGRN1 affects mouse fur color by interfering with a receptor's signaling, but its full role in the body is still unknown.
91 citations,
May 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Prolactin affects hair growth cycles and can cause early hair follicle regression.
59 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
8 citations,
January 2012 in “JIMD reports” A new mutation in the AGPAT2 gene causes severe fat tissue loss and related health issues by reducing the protein's levels.
38 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle cell cycles is crucial for hair growth and alopecia research, and recommends specific techniques and future research directions.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
6 citations,
December 2021 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” The genetic variant studied does not affect PCOS symptoms in Kashmiri women.
3 citations,
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The unique coat of lykoi cats is likely caused by new variants in the Hairless gene.