2 citations
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October 2021 in “Bioinformation” Certain gene variants are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome, hair loss, and obesity in women from western Saudi Arabia.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Certain gene variations and low adiponectin levels may increase the risk of hair loss in Egyptians.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
11 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
5 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 12 citations
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December 2013 in “Immunological Investigations” The SNP rs6457452 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
32 citations
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September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” A specific gene variant is linked to a higher risk of hair loss from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
76 citations
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
10 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
29 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
86 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Gastroenterology” The NUDT15 R139C variant causes thiopurine-induced leukocytopenia through a different mechanism than previously thought in Japanese patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
June 2025 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” Severe genetic variants in children with a specific adrenal condition match predicted symptoms well, but milder variants do not.
3 citations
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January 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
57 citations
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” These gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata in Egyptians.
26 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
36 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain HLA class II alleles increase or decrease the risk of alopecia areata.
8 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic variations can make people more likely to experience hair loss and low white blood cell count from azathioprine.
4 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Genetics/Journal of genetics” Genetic differences within ethnic groups may affect prostate cancer treatment effectiveness.