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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” Targeting the AhR pathway may help treat alopecia areata.
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January 2013 in “PLoS ONE” HLA-DRB5 and other genes may be linked to alopecia universalis.
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
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January 2023 in “The FASEB Journal” CircAGK affects cell death in hair cells by controlling the miR-3180-5p/BAX pathway, which can lead to hair loss.
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June 2013 in “Science” Mice without the Sept4/ARTS gene heal wounds better due to more stem cells that don't die easily.
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January 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” CD98hc's role in skin health decreases with age.
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May 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Parathyroid hormone-related protein helps control hair growth phases in mice.
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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
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May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
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A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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May 2011 in “Human Immunology” Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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June 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with Acrodermatitis continua did not get better with etanercept treatment, and his condition worsened, suggesting treatment effectiveness may vary by genetics and race.
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May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
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January 2011 in “Development” Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PPARγ signaling modulation can protect hair follicle stem cells from chemotherapy-induced damage.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Sebaceous glands are often preserved and PPARy expression is constant in some cases of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Targeting NMMHC IIA may help treat blood-brain barrier damage.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Apremilast may help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
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May 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Ectodysplasin-A1 is crucial for developing hair, teeth, and glands.