research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Reduced plakoglobin increases the risk of sodium current defects and atrial conduction abnormalities in response to androgenic anabolic steroid abuse
Reduced plakoglobin and steroid abuse increase the risk of heart rhythm issues.
research Dysfunction of keratinocyte adhesion
Keratinocyte adhesion problems can cause skin and hair disorders.
research Intercellular junctions in normal epidermis
Desmosomal adhesion is essential for healthy skin structure and function.
research A novel homozygous variant in the dsp gene underlies the first case of non-syndromic form of alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Regeneration of the epidermis and mucosal epithelium on the basement membranes
The skin and mucous membranes can regenerate over the basement membrane after damage, using nearby surviving cells.
research A case of cicatricial alopecia associated with pemphigus: a case report
The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
research Male sex hormone and reduced plakoglobin jointly impair atrial conduction and cardiac sodium currents
Male hormones and reduced plakoglobin can impair heart electrical function and increase arrhythmia risk in males.
research 1433 Role of BNC1 in keratinocytes proliferation and migration: A critical regulator of wound healing?
Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research PA05 A rare case of cardiocutaneous syndrome in a young child
A child with skin and tooth symptoms was found to have a genetic mutation causing cardiocutaneous syndrome, leading to heart problems.
research 875 A novel animal model of Desmoglein 1 (Dsg1) deficiency reveals an essential role for Dsg1 in epidermal barrier formation
Dsg1 is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier in mice.
research Transcriptome Profiling of Pilosebaceous Units in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Reveals Altered Junctional Networks
Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
research Increased expression of keratin 16 causes anomalies in cytoarchitecture and keratinization in transgenic mouse skin.
Too much keratin 16 in mice skin causes abnormal skin thickening and structure.
research Ultrastructural Resemblance of Basal Cell Epithelioma to Primary Epithelial Germ
Basal cell epithelioma resembles fetal hair follicles, not adult or fetal skin.
research Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia in a mother and daughter
A mother and daughter had severe skin, hair, and eye issues linked to IFAP.
research Growth of human hair follicle keratinocytes in vitro
The model successfully grew and differentiated hair follicle cells in the lab.
research A case of monilethrix caused by novel compound heterozygous mutations in the desmoglein 4 (DSG4) gene
New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
research Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia: unique histopathological findings in skin lesions
The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
research Biomechanics of hair fibre growth: A multi-scale modeling approach
The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
research Novel compound heterozygous mutations in thedesmoplakingene cause hair shaft abnormalities and culminate in lethal cardiomyopathy
Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
research No difference in the proteome of racially and geometrically classified scalp hair sample from a South African cohort: Preliminary findings
Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
research 127 Long-term remission of Hailey-Hailey disease by Er:YAG ablative laser therapy
Er:YAG laser therapy effectively treats Hailey-Hailey disease, leading to long-term remission and improved quality of life.
research A Monoclonal Antibody Established from the Immunization of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Tissues Reacts to the Intercellular Space of BCC and Hair Follicles
The antibody created from BCC tissues reacts similarly to both BCC and hair follicles, suggesting BCC may come from hair follicle cells.
research GJB6 missense variant in a Labrador Retriever with paw pad hyperkeratosis
A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
research <i>DSG4</i> Gene Variants as a Cause of Hypotrichosis in the Child with Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Case
Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.
research Independent DSG4 frameshift variants in cats with hair shaft dystrophy
Cats with abnormal hair had DSG4 gene changes causing hair problems.
research 피부 발육과정에서 데스모콜린 1의 발현에 관한 면역조직화학적 연구
Desmocollin 1 helps maintain skin structure during fetal development.
research Electron microscopic observation of skin and hair on a case of Netherton syndrome
Netherton syndrome causes specific skin and hair changes that help in early diagnosis.