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.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research IRF2BP2 genes provide new insights into coat type and fiber composition variation in sheep
The IRF2BP2 gene affects sheep fleece quality by influencing fiber traits.
research DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF CHROMOSOMAL MICROARRAY ANALYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND DYSMORPHIC FEATURES; DETAILS OF TWO NEW PATIENTS WITH 2q33 DELETIONS
Chromosomal microarray analysis is important for diagnosing rare genetic variations and guiding treatment.
research Compound Heterozygous Mutations in Forkhead Box N1 (FOXN1) Lead to a Severe Immunodeficiency but Normal Hair and Nail Development in Patients
Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
research Complete Pseudo-Anodontia in an Adult Woman with Pseudo-Hypoparathyroidism Type 1a: A New Additional Nonclassical Feature?
A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
research The genetics of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
research The BIOMarkers in Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis (BIOMAP) glossary: developing a lingua franca to facilitate data harmonization and cross‐cohort analyses
The BIOMAP glossary standardizes data to improve research on atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
research Sparse haplotype-based fine-scale local ancestry inference at scale reveals recent selection on immune responses
Recent selection on immune response genes was identified across seven ethnicities.
research Abnormal epigenetic modifications in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with alopecia areata
Epigenetic changes in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata.
research Haplotypes spanning centromeric regions reveal persistence of large blocks of archaic DNA
Ancient DNA blocks are still present in human genomes, possibly due to advantages they provide.
research The complement of native α-keratin polypeptides of hair-forming cells: A subset of eight polypeptides that differ from epithelial cytokeratins
research The association between Interleukin (IL)-4 gene intron 3 VNTR polymorphism and alopecia areata (AA) in Turkish population
IL-4 gene variation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Turkish people.
research Polyamine-controlled proliferation and protein biosynthesis are independent determinants of hair follicle stem cell fate
Polyamines are important in deciding hair follicle stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and loss.
research The Tabby (Ta), Tabby-c (Tac), and Tabby-J (TaJ) Mutations, Chromosome X
Tabby mutations in mice affect hair follicle development and help study genetic mapping and certain medical conditions.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution (FAPD) in 16 African-Descent and Hispanic Female Patients: A Challenging Diagnosis
FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
research Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21
A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
research Recent advances in Forensic DNA Phenotyping of appearance, ancestry and age
Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
research Identificación de la variación molecular y genética subyacente a las enfermedades de la piel
Non-coding RNAs may be key in diagnosing and treating rare skin disorders.
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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 Two cases of aplasia cutis congenita with hair collar signs and macrophage hyperplasia
Two cases showed skin abnormalities without bone or neural defects.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research AP collagen peptides (APCPs ) promote hair growth by activating the GSK ‐3β/β‐catenin pathway and improve hair condition
AP collagen peptides help hair grow and improve hair health.
research Mandibulofacial dysostosis with alopecia results from ETAR gain-of-function mutations via allosteric effects on ligand binding
Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
research Analysis of androgenetic alopecia in Amerindian people (Mapuche) from southern Chile
Androgenetic alopecia is less common in Chilean Mapuche than Caucasians, but more common than Asians, with racial differences in prevalence and types.
research Transcriptional profiling in alopecia areata defines immune and cell cycle control related genes within disease-specific signatures
The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Integrated multiomics analysis reveals the molecular features and crucial regulators of hair follicles in yak (Bos grunniens)
Yak hair follicles adapt to cold through specific gene regulation, enhancing cell growth.
research Transcriptome-based selection and validation of optimal house-keeping genes for skin research in goats (Capra hircus)
NCBP3, SDHA, and PTPRA are the best genes for accurate goat skin research.
research Clinically relevant aberrant Filip1l DNA methylation detected in a murine model of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Increased methylation of the Filip1l gene may contribute to aggressive skin cancer.
research Polymorphic Enzyme Systems in Human Hair Sheath Cells
Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.