research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action
Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
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research Hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets (HVDRR) case series: phenotype, genotype, conventional treatment, and adjunctive cinacalcet therapy
Cinacalcet may help treat hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets safely.
research Folliculin, the Product of the Birt-Hogg-Dube Tumor Suppressor Gene, Interacts with the Adherens Junction Protein p0071 to Regulate Cell-Cell Adhesion
The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype with Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Case Report: Bi-allelic missense variant in the desmocollin 3 gene causes hypotrichosis and recurrent skin vesicles
A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
research Sequence of the intron/exon junctions of the coding region of the human androgen receptor gene and identification of a point mutation in a family with complete androgen insensitivity.
A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
research NIPAL4 mutation c.527C˃A identified in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis
The NIPAL4 mutation c.527C>A is common in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
research Síndrome dos cabelos anágenos frouxos associada à distrofia macular: descrição de uma família
Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
research Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First-year
Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
research Steroidogenic factor-1 lineage origin of skin lesions in Carney complex syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
research A Case of Familial Male-limited Precocious Puberty with a Novel Mutation
A boy with a rare form of early puberty caused by a new gene mutation responded well to treatment aimed at reducing testosterone and preserving adult height.
research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATPChannel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research Mutation of the doublecortin gene in male patients with double cortex syndrome: Somatic mosaicism detected by hair root analysis
Hair root analysis can effectively detect somatic mosaicism in double cortex syndrome.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutations in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
research LB943 Tofacitinib treatment of inflammatory skin conditions in patients with Down Syndrome
Tofacitinib helps improve skin conditions in people with Down syndrome, especially alopecia areata.
research Detection of NUDT15 R139C variants and azathioprine utilization in patients with dermatologic conditions
research Acrodermatitis dysmetabolica secondary to isoleucine deficiency in infant with maple syrup urine disease
A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
research A syndromic extreme insulin resistance caused by biallelic POC1A mutations in exon 10
Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
research Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome with Concomitant Lymphopenia: A Novel TP63 Mutation
A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
research Fetal alpha 5-reductase Val89Leu mutation is associated with late miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research Identification of a Novel MPL Loss of Function Mutation in a Patient with Cyclic Thrombocytopenia and Characterization of This Syndrome
A new gene mutation may cause cyclic thrombocytopenia by affecting platelet production.
research A Homozygous Frameshift Mutation in theHOXC13Gene Underlies Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in a Syrian Family
A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
research 244 Defective maintenance of hair follicle stem cells through COL17A1 loss orchestrates the hair follicle aging program
Loss of COL17A1 causes hair follicle stem cells to age and leads to hair loss.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis caused by a novel mutation in the human hairless transcript
A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
research Longer TA repeat but not V89L polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 gene may confer acne risk in the Chinese population
Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
research Treatment of Cystathionine β-Synthase Deficiency in Mice Using a Minicircle-Based Naked DNA Vector
MC-DNA vector-based gene therapy can temporarily treat CBS deficiency in mice.
research Compound Heterozygous Mutations in the Hairless Gene in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
research Mutation of a type II keratin gene (K6a) in pachyonychia congenita
research Expanding the Nude SCID/CID Phenotype Associated with FOXN1 Homozygous, Compound Heterozygous, or Heterozygous Mutations
FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.