research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research PRC 2 preserves intestinal progenitors and restricts secretory lineage commitment
PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
research An X-Linked Gene Involved in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Lesson to Be Learned from Adrenoleukodystrophy
Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
research A novel homozygous variant in the dsp gene underlies the first case of non-syndromic form of alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research LB1053 Dysregulation of antioxidant enzyme PRDX5 in alopecia areata
PRDX5 enzyme may contribute to alopecia areata by affecting oxidative stress and autoimmunity.
research Characterization of a gene encoding a cysteine-rich keratin associated protein synthesized late in rabbit hair follicle differentiation
A rabbit gene important for hair development was identified and detailed.
research 012 A Case Report of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Two Generations
CCCA can affect both genders and all ages, and it has a genetic component.
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 The TIP GROWTH DEFECTIVE1 S-Acyl Transferase Regulates Plant Cell Growth in Arabidopsis
The TIP1 gene is crucial for normal plant cell growth in Arabidopsis.
research Characterization of an autoimmune condition associated with AEC syndrome
Controlling Tslp can improve health in AEC syndrome patients.
research Polymorphisms in the promoter regions of the CXCL1 and CXCL2 genes contribute to increased risk of alopecia areata in the Korean population
Certain gene variations increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Abstract 2205: KRTAP 2-3 is a novel potential biomarker of cells in the polyaneuploid cancer cell (PACC) state to predict cancer recurrence
KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case–control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion
The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
research Gene expression profiling suggests severe, extensive central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may be both clinically and biologically distinct from limited disease subtypes
Severe CCCA may be biologically and clinically different from milder forms.
research Mutations in ABCB6 Cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria
Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
research CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Generation ofCOL7A1-deficient Keratinocyte Model of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Scientists created cell lines to study a genetic skin disorder using CRISPR technology.
research Pili trianguli et canaliculi as a phenotypic subtype in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A scanning electron microscopy study
Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
research Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia
The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
research Heterozygous Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy-desmoplakin Mutation Carriers Exhibit a Subclinical Cutaneous Phenotype with Cell Membrane Disruption and Lack of Intercellular Adhesion
Carriers of a specific gene mutation have subtle skin changes without visible symptoms.
research 328 The transcription factor CEBPB is a novel hub gene and multi-functional disease driver in Psoriatic skin inflammation
ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by themselves.
research Atypical Protein Kinase C Isoform, aPKCλ, Is Essential for Maintaining Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence
aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining normal hair growth.
research Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia and Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome Is a Clinical Spectrum Due to SREBF1 Variants
A mutation in the SREBF1 gene causes both hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia and IFAP syndrome, which are related conditions.
research Commentary 2
Genetic factors play a major role in acne.
research Complete defect in PA-PLA1α secretion function leading to autosomal recessive woolly hair and hypotrichosis: insights from a novel compound heterozygous LIPH variant study in a Chinese pedigree
A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
research 863 Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia gene expression analysis revealed cholesterol, fatty acid, and mast cell pathways
Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
research Identification of Ovine KRTAP28-1 and Its Association with Wool Fibre Diameter
KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
research Application of PCR Technique to Detect Polymorphism of the KRTAP1.1 Gene in Three Sheep Breeds - A Review
The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
research Alopecia areata susceptibility variant in MHC region impacts expressions of genes contributing to hair keratinization and is involved in hair loss
A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
research Identification of two novel clusters of ultrahigh-sulfur keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 11*1
Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.