research CDH3 Mutation in Saudi Arabia: A Case of Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young Saudi girl.
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Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
research Alopecia areata susceptibility variant identified by MHC risk haplotype sequencing reproduces symptomatic patched hair loss in mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research An in vivo method for the detection of somatic mutations at the cellular level in mice
A new method can detect mutations in mice by observing changes in hair follicle cells.
research Molecular basis of congenital atrichia in humans and mice.
Understanding genes and mutations can lead to new treatments for hair loss disorders.
research Molecular Genetics of Inherited Disorders of Epidermal Keratins
Mutations in keratin genes cause skin disorders, but new treatments show promise.
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Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
research Molecular Basis for Hair Loss in Mice Carrying a Novel Nonsense Mutation (Hrrh-R) in the Hairless Gene (Hr)
A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
research 420 Severe thiopurine-induced myelotoxicity and hair loss in Japanese patients with NUDT15 gene variant: A retrospective case-control study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Autosomal Ichthyosis with Hypotrichosis Syndrome Displays Low Matriptase Proteolytic Activity and Is Phenocopied in ST14 Hypomorphic Mice
Reduced matriptase activity causes skin and hair issues in both humans and mice.
research A human vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and impaired Th1/Th17 responses
A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.
research 507 Trial to investigate the role of ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATPc) in dermal papilla cells (DPCs)
ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
research Next-generation Sequencing Identified a Novel EDA Mutation in a Chinese Pedigree of Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia with Hyperplasia of the Sebaceous Glands
A new EDA gene mutation was found in a Chinese family with a specific skin disorder.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
research The molecular basis of human keratin disorders
research Novel and recurrent mutations in the AIRE gene of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome type 1 (APS1) patients
Arab APS1 patients have unique and recurrent AIRE gene mutations.
research Discreet monilethrix: De novo mutation on the example of polish families
A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
research Novel RNF113A Variant Underlying X‐Linked Trichothiodystrophy With Presumed Mosaicism in an Unaffected Mother
A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
research 898 Homeostatic activation of epidermal HSD11b1 affects skin innervation and non-histaminergic itch
HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
research Two mouse mutations mapped to chromosome 11 with differing morphologies but similar progressive inflammatory alopecia
Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Hidradenitis suppurativa as a potential subtype of autoinflammatory keratinization disease.
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease linked to gene mutations and immune system issues.
research Hairless protein of Jumonji family and hair loss
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
research A new type of pachyonychia congenita.
A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
research Keratin disorders: from gene to therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Hypotrichosis congenita (KRT71 mutation) in Hereford cattle in Uruguay
A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
research Mechanisms of proton inhibition and sensitization of the cation channel TRPV3
Acid can block TRPV3 from outside the cell but boost its function from inside.
research Novel TMEM173 Mutation and the Role of Disease Modifying Alleles
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Homozygous missense mutation in theLIPHgene causing autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex in a Chinese patient
A specific gene mutation causes a rare hair loss condition in a Chinese patient.