research A Founder Mutation in the POMC 5′-UTR Causes Proopiomelanocortin Deficiency Through Splicing-Mediated Decrease of mRNA
A specific genetic mutation causes POMC deficiency, leading to symptoms like weight gain and red hair.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch A novel monilethrix mutation in coil 2A of KRT86 causing autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
research Cell‐free transcriptomic profiles and mechanism insights in female androgenetic alopecia
DNAJB9 cfRNA could help diagnose and treat female hair loss.
research Novel Compound Heterozygous Variants in the CDC6 Gene in a Russian Patient with Meier-Gorlin Syndrome
A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
research Identification and characterization of four immune-related signatures in keloid
Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
research Two siblings with a novel nonsense mutation, p.R50X, in the vitamin D receptor gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia
A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
research Abstract 1835: Development of mammary hyperplasia, dysplasia, and invasive ductal carcinoma in transgenic mice expressing the 8p11 amplicon oncogene NSD3 (WHSC1L1)
Overexpressing NSD3 in mice causes breast cancer-like tumors and gland abnormalities.
research Clinical Snippets
Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
research Editor's evaluation: Lhx2 is a progenitor-intrinsic modulator of Sonic Hedgehog signaling during early retinal neurogenesis
Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.
research Genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Androgenic alopecia is not useful as an indicator of men at high risk of prostate cancer
Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research 1392 Activation of Id2 gene regulatory network ruling quiescence of hair follicle stem cells
Id2 gene helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive.
research Identification of a novel heterozygous mutation in the first Japanese case of Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
research 9. Immunology and Genetics
The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.
research 441 Anti-melanoma gene signature in dermal sheath fibroblasts from scalp hair follicles in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)
research Association between male pattern baldness and testicular germ cell tumor: a meta-analysis
Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.
research Genetic screening of non-classic CAH females with hyperandrogenemia identifies a novel CYP11B1 gene mutation
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research Decision letter: The molecular basis for ANE syndrome revealed by the large ribosomal subunit processome interactome
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
research Clinical and Molecular Genetic Findings of Cerebral Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
Genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosing and managing cerebral arteriopathy.
research PLOS Science Wednesday: Hi Reddit, I'm Zhengquan Yu, here to talk about my recent PLOS Genetics paper that has identified the key role of a microRNA in hair loss. I'm joined by Maksim Plikus, who studi
MicroRNA miR-22 causes hair loss by making hair follicles regress early.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the “Hairless” Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research AMPK Phosphorylates ZDHHC13 to Increase MC1R Activity and Suppress Melanomagenesis
AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
research Pure Leydig cell tumor of the ovary: a rare presentation of a rare entity in a pregnant patient
A rare benign ovarian tumor was found in a pregnant woman, but both mother and baby remained healthy.
research 17927 A pilot study of intrascalp platelet-rich plasma injections for hair loss in Nigerian patients
The conclusion is that many small genetic variations influence claw disorders in cows, and using genomic selection could help reduce these disorders.
research Androgen receptor (AR) gene (CAG)n and (GGN)n length polymorphisms and symptoms in young males with long-lasting adverse effects after finasteride use against androgenic alopecia
Gene differences affect finasteride side effects in men with hair loss.
research Unravelling the threads of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
research The Impact of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms (FokI, ApaI, TaqI) in Correlation with Oxidative Stress and Hormonal and Dermatologic Manifestations in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain gene variations may protect against skin issues and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
research A Mutational Hotspot in the 2B Domain of Human Hair Basic Keratin 6 (hHb6) in Monilethrix Patients
A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.