October 2023 in “Journal of dermatological science” New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
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August 2016 in “Development” ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes are crucial for gene regulation, cell differentiation, and organ development in mammals.
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the SNRPE gene cause hereditary hair loss.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
January 2011 in “Journal of Human Genetics” A Japanese patient with a rare genetic disorder had a less severe case than others, suggesting other factors may affect symptoms.
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May 2018 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The KAP 7 gene affects wool traits in Rambouillet sheep, with the BB genotype showing the best wool characteristics.
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PLAU and SerpinB2 affect cell death differently in various forms of leprosy and could be targets for new treatments.
Basaloid follicular hamartoma is a rare, benign skin growth often misdiagnosed.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
December 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hidradenitis suppurativa may be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease linked to gene mutations and immune system issues.
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The specific skin disease variant p.(Arg2000Trp) in plectin can cause a wide range of symptoms, which should be considered when diagnosing patients.
January 2026 in “Figshare” January 2026 in “Figshare”
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
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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.
April 2026 in “Communications Biology” The development of breeding tubercles in male zebrafish relies on a specific enzyme that processes hormones.
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October 2019 in “Genes & Diseases” Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas have different gene activity patterns, suggesting unique treatment approaches.
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
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January 2021 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
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July 2014 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
January 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases” CARASIL can cause different symptoms even with the same genetic mutation.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
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January 2024 CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.