research Common genetic hair shaft abnormalities may be visualized by light and electron microscope
Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
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570-600 / 1000+ results research Germline Mutation in ATR in Autosomal- Dominant Oropharyngeal Cancer Syndrome
A specific ATR gene mutation is linked to a hereditary oropharyngeal cancer syndrome.
research The Functional Relevance of the Type 1 Cytokines IFN-γ and IL-2 in Alopecia Areata of C3H/HeJ Mice
IFN-γ and IL-2 are important for T cell activation in hair loss in mice.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research Uterus Hyperplasia and Increased Carcinogen-Induced Tumorigenesis in Mice Carrying a Targeted Mutation of the Chk2 Phosphorylation Site in Brca1
Mice with a specific BRCA1 mutation have a higher risk of tumors, especially in the uterus and ovaries.
research Novel ABCD1 Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
research Identification of a recurrent nonsense mutation in HR gene responsible for atrichia with papular lesions in two Kashmiri families
A mutation in the HR gene causes a rare form of irreversible hair loss in two Kashmiri families. Whole exome sequencing is effective for finding such mutations.
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from a novel insertion mutation in the human hairless gene
Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
research Mutation detection of type II hair cortex keratin gene KRT86 in a Chinese Han family with congenital monilethrix
A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
research An in vivo method for the detection of somatic mutations at the cellular level in mice
A new method can detect mutations in mice by observing changes in hair follicle cells.
research PATHOGENESIS OF GENETIC HUMAN HAIR DISORDERS
All major hair defects involve cuticle abnormalities.
research Scd1 ab-Xyk : a new asebia allele characterized by a CCC trinucleotide insertion in exon 5 of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 gene in mouse
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
research Multi-ancestry tandem repeat association study of hair colour using exome-wide sequencing
Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.
research Skin regional specification and higher-order HoxC regulation
A specific DNA duplication in Polish chickens affects feather shape by altering gene expression.
research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research Genetic Ablation of the CDP/Cux Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility
Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
research Rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis in an adult patient with Down's syndrome
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
research Pitfalls of mapping a large Turkish consanguineous family with vertical monilethrix inheritance.
A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
research Genotoxic Agents: An Unexpected Effect on Healthy Epithelia
Chemotherapy drugs can cause abnormal growth and changes in healthy skin and gland cells.
research Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Cutaneous Adnexal Carcinomas: A Genomic Landscape Study
Different types of skin gland tumors have unique genetic traits, which can guide personalized treatments.
research Female pattern hair loss: beyond an androgenic aetiology?
Estrogen and prolactin may play bigger roles in female hair loss than previously thought.
research 461 Identification of a Novel Pathogenic XPC:c.2420+1G>C Variant in a Patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum
A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
research Identification and characterization of Birt–Hogg–Dubé associated renal carcinoma
Somatic BHD mutations are rare in Japanese renal tumors.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.
research Characterization of a 190-Kilobase Pair Domain of Human Type I Hair Keratin Genes
The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.
research Investigation of six novel susceptibility loci for male androgenetic alopecia in women with female pattern hair loss
Six new hair loss factors in men not linked to female hair loss.
research The Molecular Basis of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.
research Investigation of four novel male androgenetic alopecia susceptibility loci: no association with female pattern hair loss
No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
research Testosterone replacement in 49,XXXXY syndrome: andrological, metabolic and neurological aspects
Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.
research A novel nonsense mutation in the STS gene in a Pakistani family with X-linked recessive ichthyosis: including a very rare case of two homozygous female patients
A new mutation in the STS gene causes X-linked ichthyosis, even in rare female cases.