The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
truncated protein inhibiting hair growth gene, affecting follicles
The U2HR protein is a truncated form of the U2HR (U2 Hairless Repressor) gene product, which plays a role in hair growth regulation. It acts as an inhibitor of the hairless (HR) gene, which is crucial for hair follicle cycling and maintenance. By interfering with the HR gene's function, the U2HR protein can potentially lead to conditions like alopecia, where hair growth is disrupted.