research A Missense Mutation in the Cadherin Interaction Site of The Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dedicator of Cytokinesis 5 Regulates Keratinocyte Function and Promotes Diabetic Wound Healing
Dock5 is important for skin healing and could help treat diabetic wounds.
research The compatibility of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry protein-solubilizing buffers with the droplet feeding method in fall armyworm larvae
Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
research 569 Hypoxic response of the expression of TGF-β2 and BMP4 in human dermal papilla cells
Low oxygen levels affect the behavior of certain proteins in human skin cells.
research Author response: Smad4 restricts differentiation to promote expansion of satellite cell derived progenitors during skeletal muscle regeneration
SMAD4 is crucial for muscle repair in young adults but not in aged mice.
research 732 Ceramide synthase 4 controls epidermal lipid composition and barrier function
Ceramide synthase 4 is essential for maintaining skin barrier health.
research Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy-10 presenting with an additional atypical feature of increased body hair and Mongolian spots
HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
research Editorial highlights
Recent advances show zebrafish can model anemia, Alx4 affects craniofacial and hair development, and mTORC1 is crucial for retinal development.
research A Scandinavian case of skin fragility, alopecia and cardiomyopathy caused byDSPmutations
A child with skin and heart issues had rare genetic mutations affecting skin and heart cell cohesion.
research Independent DSG4 frameshift variants in cats with hair shaft dystrophy
Cats with abnormal hair had DSG4 gene changes causing hair problems.
research A novel pathogenic variant of NECTIN4 gene in a child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome
A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
research DSP c.6310delA p.(Thr2104Glnfs*12) associates with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, increased trabeculation, curly hair, and palmoplantar keratoderma
A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
research 744 Role of Sdf1-Cxcr4 signaling in mouse appendage regeneration
Mice without the p21 gene can fully regenerate injured ears due to reduced Sdf1 increase and leukocyte recruitment, suggesting new ways to induce tissue regeneration in mammals.
research Intragenic deletion in the Desmoglein 4 gene underlies the skin phenotype in the Iffa Credo “hairless” rat
A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
research Six SNPs and a TTG indel in sheep desmoglein 4 gene are in complete linkage disequilibrium
Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
research NIPAL4 deletion identified in an American Bully with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis and response to topical therapy
An American Bully with a genetic skin condition improved significantly with specific topical treatments.
research 1465 Optimization/characterization of a Focal Dermal Hypoplasia mouse model to test potential treatments
Li2CO3 improved skin disease in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia without toxicity.
research Ceramide synthase 4 is involved in the regulation of hair follicle stem cell homeostasis
research Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome
Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
research Enrichment and characterization of human dermal stem/progenitor cells using collagen type IV
Scientists identified a group of human skin cells with high growth and regeneration potential.
research Col4a2-eGFPmouse model reveals the molecular and functional dynamics of basement membrane remodelling in hair follicle morphogenesis
Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
research Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) transactivates Dlx3 through Smad1 and Smad4: alternative mode for Dlx3 induction in mouse keratinocytes
BMP-2 activates the Dlx3 gene in mouse skin cells, important for hair and skin development.
research Variable expressivity of syndromic BMP4-related eye, brain, and digital anomalies: A review of the literature and description of three new cases
BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
research Lineage commitment of dermal fibroblast progenitors is controlled by Kdm6b‐mediated chromatin demethylation
Kdm6b is crucial for skin cell differentiation.
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 Decision letter: Lhx2 is a progenitor-intrinsic modulator of Sonic Hedgehog signaling during early retinal neurogenesis
Lhx2 helps retinal cells respond to signals for eye development.
research Wnt target gene Ascl4 is dispensable for skin appendage development
The gene Ascl4 is not necessary for the development of hair, teeth, or mammary glands.
research Dlx3 is a crucial regulator of hair follicle differentiation and cycling
Dlx3 is essential for hair growth and regeneration.
research An Autosomal Recessive Form of Monilethrix Is Caused by Mutations in DSG4: Clinical Overlap with Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
research Higher PDCD4 expression is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, lipid metabolism disorders, and granulosa cell apoptosis in polycystic ovary syndrome
More PDCD4 is linked to obesity, insulin problems, and cell death in ovaries for those with polycystic ovary syndrome.