A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CXXC5 is a protein that prevents hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatment.
January 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AP-2α and AP-2β are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
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February 2018 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.
June 2020 in “Nihon Ika Daigaku Igakkai Zasshi” aPKCλ is essential for hair follicle stem cell maintenance and wound healing.
January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The report expanded knowledge of MBTPS1-related disorders by identifying new symptoms.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin C derivative may promote hair growth by activating specific genes.
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June 2024 in “Cell Reports” Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.
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September 2018 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” BcFLA1 protein is crucial for root hair growth in response to low phosphate in Brassica carinata.
July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Skin tumors with CYLD cutaneous syndrome show more NF-κB activity and less organized collagen.
December 2013 in “Appetite” A defective gene causes hair loss and taste insensitivity in BTBR mice.
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September 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two gene areas linked to male pattern baldness found, more research needed.
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May 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” The type of tumor suppressor gene lost affects the behavior of skin cancer.
September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
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November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” A specific RNA modification in cashmere goats helps activate hair growth-related stem cells.
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A 4kb fragment of the desmocollin 3 promoter targets gene expression to specific skin and hair follicle areas.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Alopecia areata involves immune response and gene changes affecting hair loss.
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” CCCA causes progressive hair loss in Black women, starting from a central scalp patch.
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August 2015 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” A new gene mutation causes complete androgen insensitivity in a 16-year-old with a female appearance.
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October 2023 in “PubMed” Scientists created a cell model to study and find treatments for a skin disease called RDEB.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
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August 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A new keratin 6 type in mice explains why some mice without certain keratin genes still have normal hair and nails.
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February 1996 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
September 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Alopecia areata is linked to immune system differences, with specific biomarkers like CXCL9 and CXCL10 being key for diagnosis and potential treatment targets.