June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
28 citations
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November 2013 in “The FASEB journal” Mice with CBS deficiency are healthier on a low-methionine diet.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
December 2020 in “Innovation in aging” Rapamycin treatment helps reduce brain inflammation and symptoms of mitochondrial disease by blocking specific pathways in mice.
Hair dysplasias involve various hair disorders causing fragility, breakage, and poor hair adhesion.
29 citations
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January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
15 citations
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
Men with CCCA often face delayed diagnosis and severe hair loss, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and treatment.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
25 citations
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October 2007 in “Developmental biology” Clim proteins are essential for maintaining healthy corneas and hair follicles.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
10 citations
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November 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Severe vitamin deficiencies in children can cause significant hair problems.
20 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
80 citations
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March 2004 in “Neuropediatrics” Coats' Plus is a genetic disorder with eye abnormalities, brain calcification, poor growth, bone and skin issues, and movement disorders.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Early diagnosis with trichoscopy can improve management and quality of life for CCCA patients.
April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” A Persian cat and its owner fully recovered from Cheyletiellosis after treatment.
29 citations
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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Certain SPINK5 gene mutations are common in Israeli families with Comèl-Netherton syndrome.
22 citations
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November 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cystatin M/E helps in the final stages of hair and nail formation by controlling certain enzymes.
67 citations
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April 2014 in “Biochemical Journal” Ceramide synthase 4 deficiency in mice leads to hair loss due to altered sebum lipids.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Family Practice” CCCA causes progressive hair loss in Black women, starting from a central scalp patch.
29 citations
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
9 citations
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May 2001 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” A cat's hyperactivity and hair loss were caused by eating valproic acid but improved after stopping access to the drug.
January 2014 in “Progress of Digestive Endoscopy” Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
36 citations
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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
11 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” Crossbreeding certain European cattle breeds may cause hair and physical issues in cattle.