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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified a novel missense mutation in the hairless (hr) gene, specifically a G to A transition at cDNA position 3034, resulting in a D1012N substitution, which was linked to congenital atrichia in a 17-year-old female with alopecia universalis congenita. This mutation was homozygous in the patient, heterozygous in her mother, and absent in her sister, and was not found in 326 chromosomes from healthy individuals, indicating it was not a common polymorphism. The mutation affected the hairless thyroid receptor interacting domain 2, crucial for binding to the thyroid hormone receptor, underscoring its functional importance. The findings enhanced the understanding of the genetic basis of congenital alopecias and the role of the hr gene, with implications for diagnosing hr-related disorders.
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October 2020 in “Environmental health perspectives” Five preservatives may disrupt hormone function and need more health and environmental risk assessment.
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May 2022 in “Endocrine practice” High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
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