2 citations
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December 2019 in “Al-ʻulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ” The CTLA-4 gene change studied does not affect Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in the women tested.
January 2017 in “Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University)” A new genetic variant in the EEF2K gene may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some people with schwannomatosis have a new type of mutation in the LZTR1 gene.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” FOXN1 mutations cause severe immunodeficiency, hair loss, nail issues, and thymus defects.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” The tumor suppressor BRCA2 helps in cell division by bringing key proteins to the area where cells split.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Drug metabolism and drug interactions” The NUDT15 gene variant causes severe side effects from azathioprine in some Indian patients.
August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
January 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A 5-year-old boy has Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome, causing skin lesions and a cataract.
May 2009 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Suppressing the HGPS mutation may improve symptoms and suggest reversibility.
March 2026 in “Dermatopathology” Different types of skin gland tumors have unique genetic traits, which can guide personalized treatments.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
January 2026 in “Biomolecules” TSC22D genes are key in metabolic diseases and cancer, offering potential as treatment targets.
5 citations
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January 2011 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” A severe form of Netherton syndrome caused by a specific gene mutation led to neonatal deaths in a family.
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
29 citations
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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
28 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporin A, a drug, reduces TGF-β2 expression in skin cells, potentially causing excessive hair growth through a process involving the calcineurin/NFAT pathway.
4 citations
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October 2023 in “African Journal of Urology” Older parental age, rural living, and specific genetic mutations increase hypospadias risk in children.
15 citations
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November 2012 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of cystic fibrosis” December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Cytarabine can cause multiple organ toxicities, especially neurotoxicity, but better research methods are needed to fully understand and predict these effects.
January 2000 in “The Mouseion at the JAXlibrary (Jackson Laboratory)” The lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice helps understand human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.