research Mutation detection of type II hair cortex keratin gene KRT86 in a Chinese Han family with congenital monilethrix 4 citations , August 2013 in “Chinese Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
research Mutations in the helix termination motif of mouse type I IRS keratin genes impair the assembly of keratin intermediate filament 27 citations , November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia 42 citations , October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix 21 citations , March 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Mutation analysis of the typeIIhair keratin gene in a family of Han nationality with monilethrix August 2019 A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.