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February 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
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July 2009 in “Biomedical Chromatography” A reliable method was developed to measure aristolochic acid-I in rat blood.
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December 2022 in “Advanced science” SCD1 is important for hair growth by keeping the connection in skin cells where hair stem cells live stable.
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November 2013 in “The EMBO Journal” HDAC1 is crucial for skin development and preventing tumors.
January 2012 in “Journal of Northwest A & F University” The Eda gene helps regulate the hair cycle in goats.
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.
48 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” PPAR-γ may be a key target for treating alopecia areata and other skin conditions.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair pattern in androgenetic alopecia overlaps with scalp and bone demarcations, with distinct gene profiles affecting susceptibility.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Dutasteride potentially improves cell survival and reduces retinal damage in retinitis pigmentosa.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Higher DKK-1 levels found in hair loss patients; L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, L-threonate, and ginsenoside F2 may help promote hair growth.
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April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Alpha-ketoglutarate protects rabbit skin cells from oxidative damage by activating a specific cell pathway.
April 2024 in “Bioscience trends” Higher levels of certain DNAs in blood may indicate hair follicle damage in alopecia areata patients.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
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October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” CD8A and FOXD2-AS1 may be key for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
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November 1997 in “Human Genetics” A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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December 2021 in “Journal of clinical laboratory analysis” A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
May 2009 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Suppressing the HGPS mutation may improve symptoms and suggest reversibility.
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March 2020 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” Alopecic hair has more irregular structures and chemical changes than normal hair, reducing its strength.
January 2026 in “Figshare” ASLNC168501 may help restore hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by improving hair follicle stem cell function.
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November 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 19-month-old Saudi girl had a rare skin condition with no other defects, and her family was unaffected.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
March 2024 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease” Deferoxamine may help protect inner ear cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
March 2021 in “Medico-Legal Update” The androgen receptor gene doesn't affect women with recurrent spontaneous abortions, but having a mutant genotype might protect against it.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing alkaline phosphatase from human skin cells hinders the creation of new hair follicles.