research Genetics of Alopecia
Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
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research Lower prostate cancer risk in Swedish men with the androgen receptor E213 A-allele
Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
research Epigenetic Regulation of Medulloblastoma Proliferation by Finasteride-Induced Modulation of BTG2 and CD244 Gene Methylation
Finasteride may help treat childhood brain tumors by activating certain genes.
research Identification of a novel homozygous LAMB3 mutation in a Chinese male with junctional epidermolysis bullosa and severe urethra stenosis: A case report
A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
research Alopecia totalis in an infant
An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
research Clouston syndrome: A complete genotype–Phenotype correlation after four decades and six generations
Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
research Alopecia universalis with IL-12-RB1 and STAT4 mutations effectively treated with upadacitinib
Upadacitinib successfully regrew hair in a child with alopecia universalis and specific genetic mutations.
research Genetic Analysis of Male Pattern Baldness and the 5α-Reductase Genes
Male pattern baldness is likely caused by multiple genes, not just 5α-reductase genes.
research Novel compound heterozygous mutations in thedesmoplakingene cause hair shaft abnormalities and culminate in lethal cardiomyopathy
Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
research Bullous mycosis fungoides with large cell transformation: a fatal outcome following brentuximab treatment
Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
research Hormonal Control of Cardiac Action Potential Phase 1 Currents in the Brugada Syndrome
Androgens may increase arrhythmias in Brugada Syndrome, while Finasteride could reduce them.
research Multicentric parallel phase II trial of the polo-like kinase 1 inhibitor BI 2536 in patients with advanced head and neck cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, soft tissue sarcoma and melanoma. The first protocol of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Network Of Core Institutes (NOCI)
BI 2536 had limited effectiveness against several advanced cancers and caused significant side effects.
research The Dark Side of Gefitinib: Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Applied to Hair Hyperpigmentation
Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
research The association of male pattern baldness and risk of cancer and high-grade disease among men presenting for prostate biopsy
Men with more advanced male pattern baldness have a higher risk of prostate cancer and more severe disease.
research Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia in two male families
Frontal fibrosing alopecia has occurred in two related male families.
research Investigations of 13 Genes in Non-Cicatricial Alopecia
DNA analysis can help tailor alopecia treatment.
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 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 Novel de novo pathogenic variant in the ODC1 gene in a girl with developmental delay, alopecia, and dysmorphic features
A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.
research Folate receptor β performs an immune checkpoint function in activated macrophages
Folate receptor β helps suppress the immune system in macrophages and affects cancer growth and hair health.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Novel splice site mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis: Case report and published work review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research Hypotrichosis congenita (KRT71 mutation) in Hereford cattle in Uruguay
A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
research Becker's Nevus Syndrome
Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.
research KRT17: A Key Driver of Cancer Therapy Resistance and Emerging Therapeutic Target
Targeting Keratin 17 may help overcome cancer therapy resistance.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Decision letter: Human biallelic MFN2 mutations induce mitochondrial dysfunction, upper body adipose hyperplasia, and suppression of leptin expression
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
research Skin-specific expression of a truncated E1a oncoprotein binding to p105-Rb leads to abnormal hair follicle maturation without increased epidermal proliferation.
The oncoprotein causes abnormal hair growth without increasing skin cancer risk.
research A second KRT 71 allele in curly coated dogs
A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.