research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch A newborn presenting with congenital blistering
The newborn's skin blistering is due to a genetic condition called epidermolytic hyperkeratosis.
research DSP c.6310delA p.(Thr2104Glnfs*12) associates with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, increased trabeculation, curly hair, and palmoplantar keratoderma
A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
research Molecular basis of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: an update
Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
research Genetics of Progeria and Aging
Progeria, a disease that causes early aging, is linked to a gene mutation and helps us understand normal aging.
research 302 Availability of mRNA Obtained from Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells for Mutational Analysis in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
research Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen ( HLA ) in 13 cases of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation from congenital adrenal hyperplasia linked to HLA class I haplotype HLA ‐ A*33:01 ; B*14:02; C*08:02 as a genetic marker
A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
research Impaired Notch‐MKP ‐1 signalling in hidradenitis suppurativa: an approach to pathogenesis by evidence from translational biology
Faulty Notch signalling may cause hair follicle changes and inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Hoxc13 polyglycine repeat gain-of-function drives mammalian integument evolution by altering targeted genes and interactions
The polyG fragment in Hoxc13 protein helps evolve mammalian skin and hair by enhancing gene interactions.
research Syndromic epidermolysis bullosa simplex subtype due to mutations in the KLHL24 gene: series of case reports in Russian families
Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder in some Russian families.
research Clinical Snippets
R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
research Common Variants in the Trichohyalin Gene Are Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
research 197 A novel splice site mutation in LIPH identified in a Japanese patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair
Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
research De novo variation in ARID1B gene causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 in a Chinese family with excessive early-onset high myopia
A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research THBS4 promotes hair regeneration by inducing dermal mechanical niche adaptation
THBS4 helps hair grow by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research A novel human type I hair keratin gene: evidence for two keratin hHa3 isoforms
Scientists discovered two versions of a new human hair keratin gene.
research 474 Stabilizing mutations of KLHL24 ubiquitin ligase cause loss of keratin 14 and human skin fragility
Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
research Biology and Genetics of Hair
The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
research Woolly Antics between the Sheaths
Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
research Ultrastructural skin changes in Egyptian mandibuloacral dysplasia patients with p.Arg527Leu LMNA mutation and in their asymptomatic heterozygotic mothers
The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
research Vesicle Formation and Follicular Root Sheath Separation in Mice Homozygous for Deleterious Alleles at the Balding (bal) Locus
A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
research Lineage commitment of dermal fibroblast progenitors is controlled by Kdm6b‐mediated chromatin demethylation
Kdm6b is crucial for skin cell differentiation.
research A case of MBTPS1 ‐related disorder due to compound heterozygous variants in MBTPS1 gene: Genotype–phenotype expansion and the emergence of a novel syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
research Novel Vitamin D Receptor Mutations in Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets in Chinese
New mutations in the VDR gene cause vitamin D-resistant rickets without hair loss.
research Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.
research 972 The ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler BRG1 controls epidermal keratinocytes migration during human cutaneous wound healing
BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
research A Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss without other health issues.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research A pair of transmembrane receptors essential for the retention and pigmentation of hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.