December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” 21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
16 citations
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January 2005 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Hex gene plays a crucial role in starting feather development in chick embryos.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
28 citations
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November 2019 in “Gene” The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.
83 citations
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October 1998 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Researchers found specific genes in the part of hair follicles that could help treat hair disorders.
June 2025 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” Severe genetic variants in children with a specific adrenal condition match predicted symptoms well, but milder variants do not.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
10 citations
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
10 citations
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August 2010 in “Hereditas (Beijing)” Hoxc13 is essential for hair growth and follicle development.
26 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
107 citations
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
September 2024 in “Genes” CRABP1 boosts hair cell growth in Hu sheep by affecting key genes.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Heliyon” An infant with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had successful surgery to fix breathing issues caused by a new genetic mutation.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Poultry Science” TBX5 gene influences feathered feet in Guangxi chickens by affecting cell growth and movement.
June 2017 in “Mechanisms of development” Hox genes control hair follicle stem cell regeneration in different body regions.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Male-pattern baldness has a weak link to heart disease and some related health conditions.
November 2023 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.
October 2023 in “Psychiatry research. Case reports” A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Molecular therapy” The FDA approved the first gene therapy for a blood disorder after overcoming early challenges and demonstrating patient benefits.
132 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” HOXC13 is crucial for regulating hair keratin genes in hair follicles.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
13 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
December 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hedgehog signaling controls hair follicle development and can affect skin cancer growth.
10 citations
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August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”