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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
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December 2010 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Keratin gene mutations cause various skin and hair disorders, but new research offers hope for future treatments.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes woolly hair and hair loss.
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.
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
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October 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Kras in mouse skin causes excess skin and hair loss.
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Desmoglein 1 can partly make up for the loss of Desmoglein 3 in hair adhesion but not in mucous membranes.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The report expanded knowledge of MBTPS1-related disorders by identifying new symptoms.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
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January 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Removing both KLK5 and KLK7 proteins can prevent death and skin issues in Netherton syndrome.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists used stem cells to create a model of the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex, which helped them understand its molecular mechanisms and could aid in finding treatments.
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
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October 2023 in “Children” Early diagnosis and comprehensive care are crucial for managing Focal Dermal Hypoplasia's complex symptoms.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
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August 2019 Anti-Desmocollin 3 antibodies can cause atypical pemphigus symptoms.
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.