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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
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September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.