research Functional analyses of a novel missense and other mutations of the vitamin D receptor in association with alopecia 20 citations , July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” A single amino acid change in the vitamin D receptor can disrupt its function and lead to hair loss.
research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed 1308 citations , March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
research Whole exome sequencing in Alopecia Areata identifies rare variants in KRT82 9 citations , February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.