research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy
A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Validation and casework testing of the BioPlex-11 for STR typing of telogen hair roots
BioPlex-11 improves DNA profiling from telogen hair roots in forensic work.
research In vivo alteration of the keratin 17 gene in hair follicles by oligonucleotide‐directed gene targeting
Altering the keratin 17 gene in mice hair follicles caused temporary hair issues, but changes were minimal and short-lived.
research Genetic analysis of the role of androgen metabolism in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer
Certain genetic markers can indicate a person's risk of developing prostate cancer.
research AORTOCAVAL PARAGANGLIOMA IN VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE
VHL disease can cause early paragangliomas, needing lifelong monitoring.
research Whole genome sequencing analysis of alpaca suggests TRPV3 as a candidate gene for the suri phenotype
The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
research Association of AR rs6152G/A gene polymorphism with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women
A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
research 277 HPV8 E6 induced STAT3 activation leads to hair follicle junctional zone keratinocyte stem cell proliferation and expansion in actinic keratoses
HPV8 causes hair follicle stem cells to grow, leading to skin lesions.
research Development of Heritable Melanoma in Transgenic Mice
The transgene likely activated an oncogene or interrupted a tumor suppressor gene, causing melanoma in mice.
research INDENTIFICATION OF GENES INVOLVED IN INHERITED ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
research Development of a mouse model for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome reveal defects in adult stem cell maintenance
The mouse model showed defects in adult stem cell maintenance related to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
research Epidermolysis bullosa in calves in the United Kingdom
Epidermolysis bullosa in UK calves is not caused by mutations in keratin genes.
research Read-Through for Nonsense Mutations in Type XVII Collagen‒Deficient Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
research Multiple pigmentierte Basaliome im Capillitium bei Myotonia dystrophia Curschmann-Steinert
A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
research Iperplasia Collaterale Nella Oncogenesi Sperimentale Del Ratto: Rilievi in corso di trattamento con Vitamina A
Vitamin A treatment reduced abnormal cell growth and improved skin conditions in rats with tumors.
research Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: Progress in Research Toward Treatment: Summary of the 2012 PXE International Research Meeting
Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
research A mouse with bad hair and poor taste
A defective gene causes hair loss and taste insensitivity in BTBR mice.
research Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Case
A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
research Human Hairless Protein Roles in Skin/Hair and Emerging Connections to Brain and Other Cancers
The hairless protein is important for skin, hair, and may influence cancer development.
research Novel TMEM173 Mutation and the Role of Disease Modifying Alleles
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
research QS8: Analysis of the Whole Transcriptome in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and Breast Reconstruction
Radiation therapy in breast cancer patients changes gene expression related to DNA damage, fibroblast growth, and hair follicle development, which could help improve treatment for radiation-induced fibrosis.
research 312 CRISPR/Cas9-based targeted genome editing for correction of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa using iPS cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
research 645 MIG6 is MEK-regulated and affects EGF-induced migration in mutant NRAS melanoma
Decreasing MIG6 can increase the movement and invasiveness of MEK-inhibited mutant NRAS melanoma, particularly when stimulated by EGF.
research The TNFRSF1B Connection: Implications for Androgenetic Alopecia Pathogenesis and Treatment
Targeting the TNFRSF1B gene may help treat hair loss.
research Unusual Dermatologic Findings in an Extremely Low Birthweight Infant: The Genetic Diagnosis
An extremely low-birthweight infant had a rare genetic skin disease and died despite treatment.
research Differential expression of keratin and keratin associated proteins are linked with hair loss condition in spontaneously mutated inbred mice
Hair loss in certain mice is linked to changes in keratin-related genes.
research Expression of MK6a dominant-negative and C-terminal mutant transgenes in mice has distinct phenotypic consequences in the epidermis and hair follicle
Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
research Association between PITX2 polymorphism and androgenetic alopecia in the Indian population
Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
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 Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.