research Development of Woolly Hair and Hairlessness in a CRISPR-Engineered Mutant Mouse Model with KRT71 Mutations
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
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research Gata6 Promotes Hair Follicle Progenitor Cell Renewal by Genome Maintenance During Proliferation
Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research Role of S-Palmitoylation by ZDHHC13 in Mitochondrial Function and Metabolism in Liver
ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
research The Importance of Basonuclin 2 in Adult Mice and Its Relation to Basonuclin 1
Basonuclin 2 is vital for the development of facial bones, hair follicles, and male germ cells in adult mice, and its absence can lead to dwarfism and abnormal follicles.
research Significant Correction of Disease After Postnatal Administration of Recombinant Ectodysplasin A in Canine X-Linked Ectodermal Dysplasia
Giving a special protein to dogs with a certain genetic disease improved their symptoms but didn't help with hair growth.
research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research EDA Missense Variant in a Cat with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
research Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome Associated with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency—X-Linked Recessive Ichthyosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
research Clinical, Hormonal, Behavioral, and Genetic Characteristics of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in a Brazilian Cohort: Five Novel Mutations in the Androgen Receptor Gene
Five new mutations in the androgen receptor gene were found, helping to understand androgen insensitivity syndrome better.
research Familial Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: What Syndrome Is This?
Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and hair issues, often inherited through the X chromosome.
research A Tale of Two Haplotypes: The EDA2R/AR Intergenic Region Is the Most Divergent Genomic Segment Between Africans and East Asians in the Human Genome
The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans in a Female
A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.
research Ichthyosis
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
research New Developments in the Molecular Treatment of Ichthyosis: Review of the Literature
New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
research Disorders of Keratinization
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
research Banding Pattern on Polarized Hair Microscopic Examination and Unilateral Polymicrogyria in a Patient With Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
research Ichthyosiform Nevus in a 22-Year-Old Woman
A woman with CHILD syndrome showed skin abnormalities, and the report suggests CHILD nevus and NEVIL might be the same condition, highlighting the need for diagnosis for genetic advice.
research Perturbations in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Collagen Production Infer Pathogenicity of a Novel MBTPS2 Variant in Osteogenesis Imperfecta
A new MBTPS2 gene variant disrupts fat metabolism and collagen production, causing Osteogenesis imperfecta.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia (IFAP): Late Diagnosis in 18-Year-Old Man
An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
research Protoporphyrin IX: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
research Unraveling the Link Between Ectodermal Disorders and Primary Immunodeficiencies
Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
research Ectodermal Dysplasia: Otolaryngologic Manifestations and Management
Ectodermal dysplasia causes various symptoms and early treatment is important for eye, dental, and skin issues.
research Roles of Steroid Sulfatase in Brain and Other Tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
research Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration: Clues in the Hair and Blood Vessels
The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness without a cure, but exercise and managing symptoms may help patients live a normal lifespan.
research Formation of the Cornified Envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research Genotype-Phenotype Correlation in Boys with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.