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Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Mutations in AEC syndrome skin reveal a role for p63 in basement membrane adhesion, skin barrier integrity and hair follicle biology
Mutations in the p63 gene affect skin adhesion, barrier integrity, and hair growth.
research Localized Hypotrichosis Type 1 Due to Intragenic Deletion of Exons 5-8 in Desmoglein Gene in a Neonate from Indian Family
A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
research Misdiagnosis as asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy and CMV-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
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 Genotype-Phenotype Delineation of Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy, Candidiasis, and Ectodermal Dystrophy in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
A new AIRE gene mutation causes rare autoimmune symptoms in a Lebanese boy.
research Genotype-phenotype correlation in boys with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
research Vitamin D Receptor gene polymorphisms taq-1 and cdx-1 in female pattern hair loss
Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D Receptor are linked to higher risk of female hair loss.
research SASH1 Mutations and Hereditary Disorders of Pigmentation: Review of Literature
SASH1 gene mutations are linked to various inherited skin pigmentation disorders.
research Constitutive activation of S tat3 in mouse epidermis is linked to hair deficiency and cytoskeletal network damage
Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.
research 217 The adenosine-generating ecto-enzyme CD73 regulates human hair growth
The enzyme CD73 helps control human hair growth and could be targeted to treat hair growth disorders.
research Deletion of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl 4-hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-lineage mesenchymal cells leads to congenital truncal alopecia
Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
research Trichothiodystrophy: Current Concepts
TTD patients don't have a higher skin cancer risk because their main issue is with transcription, not DNA repair.
research Two Hypomorphic Alleles of Mouse Ass1 as a New Animal Model of Citrullinemia Type I and Other Hyperammonemic Syndromes
Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
research Clinical and molecular genetic studies in hereditary hair loss
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
research Case of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with compound heterozygous mutations in the LIPH gene at c.742C > A and c.614A > G: The first Japanese case
The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
research Position effect on FGF13 associated with X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis
FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
research Intragenic deletion in the Desmoglein 4 gene underlies the skin phenotype in the Iffa Credo “hairless” rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Associated Cytogenetic and Genetic Anomalies – Study from Eastern India
Genetic variations contribute to over 10% of recurrent early pregnancy loss cases.
research Alopecia totalis in an infant
An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
research Alopecia: Association with Resistance to Thyroid Hormones
A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
research Ugreelig hår
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research Harlequin ichthyosis (ichq): a juvenile lethal mouse mutation with ichthyosiform dermatitis.
The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
research Mutation analysis of the typeIIhair keratin gene in a family of Han nationality with monilethrix
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
research The disrupted balance between hair follicles and sebaceous glands inHoxc13‐ablated rabbits
Rabbits lacking the Hoxc13 gene show similar hair and skin issues to humans with ECTD-9, making them good for research on this condition.
research Autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome: further delineation of the phenotype
A new mutation in the ST14 gene was found in a patient with ARIH syndrome, showing milder symptoms and no tooth issues.
research Congenital Atrichia: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
research Abstract 4385: Live-imaging the interface between homeostasis and cancer initiation
Mutant cells in hair follicles are influenced by their location and interactions with surrounding cells.
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 DNA methylation of microRNA-365-1 induces apoptosis of hair follicle stem cells by targeting DAP3
DNA methylation of miR-365-1 causes hair follicle stem cell death by affecting DAP3.