research Recently Identified Forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Three new types of a skin blistering disease were found, caused by specific gene mutations.
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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 Mice humanised for the EGF receptor display hypomorphic phenotypes in skin, bone and heart
Mice with human-like EGFR had growth issues, skin defects, heart problems, and unusual bone development.
research HB-EGF Improves the Hair Regenerative Potential of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells via ROS Generation and Hck Phosphorylation
HB-EGF boosts the hair growth ability of stem cells, making it a potential hair loss treatment.
research A new mutation resulting in the truncation of the TRAF6-interacting domain of XEDAR: a possible novel cause of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: Figure 1
A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research Increased expression of Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor EDA2R is the most remarkable and ubiquitous aging-related transcriptional hallmark
The most common sign of aging at the gene level is more Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor (EDA2R) being made.
research Ectodysplasin A (EDA) Signaling: From Skin Appendage to Multiple Diseases
EDA signaling is linked to skin disorders, various cancers, and liver disease.
research Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Clinical Case
A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
research Expression of a truncated form of hHb1 hair keratin in human breast carcinomas
Truncated hHb1 keratin may play a role in breast cancer cell transformation.
research A novel PLEC nonsense homozygous mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) causes epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy and diffuse alopecia: a case report
A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
research The complex relationship between TFEB transcription factor phosphorylation and subcellular localization
Phosphorylation controls TFEB's location in the cell, affecting cell metabolism and stress response.
research GBP1 as a machine learning-prioritized biomarker and therapeutic target for epstein-barr virus-induced clear cell renal cell carcinoma: multi-omics causal validation
GBP1 is a key target for treating Epstein-Barr virus-related kidney cancer, and finasteride may help.
research The focal adhesion protein PINCH-1 associates with EPLIN at integrin adhesion sites
PINCH-1 is crucial for skin cell adhesion and movement, working with EPLIN and ILK.
research Comparative immunohistochemical analysis suggests a conserved role of EPS8L1 in epidermal and hair follicle barriers of mammals
research Ontogeny of enhancing factor in mouse intestines and skin
Enhancing Factor is found in growing tissues like young mouse intestines and skin but not in adults.
research Abstracts from the 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference: e-Posters
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.
research Generation of an intestinal‐specific hephaestin knockout mouse
Knockout mice showed anemia and hair loss, suggesting other ways exist for iron absorption.
research Molecular mechanism for transcriptional regulation of the parathyroid hormone gene by Epiprofin
Epiprofin suppresses parathyroid hormone gene activity, helping regulate calcium levels and could be a treatment target for hyperparathyroidism.
research Interactions between epidermal growth factor and the Tabby mutation in skin
Normal skin results from interactions between EGF and the Tabby mutation.
research eLife assessment: CaBP1 and 2 enable sustained CaV1.3 calcium currents and synaptic transmission in inner hair cells
CaBP1 and 2 are important for maintaining the activity of calcium channels necessary for hearing in inner ear cells.
research Mutational spectrum in 101 patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and breakpoint mapping in independent cases of rare genomic rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Duct and Hair Follicle Nevus (PEHFN) Associated with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
research P-18 THREE BODY PROBLEM PATIENT: EHLER DANLOS SYNDROME COMBINED WITH HYPOPHOSPHATASIA AND FATTY ACID OXIDATION DEFECT
Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
research 2063-LB: Transgenic Erythropoietin Overexpression Inhibits Dermal Fat Formation and HIF1a in the Skin and Causes Telogen Effluvium in Mouse Pups during the First Hair Cycle
Erythropoietin overexpression disrupts hair growth and fat formation in mice.
research Folliculin encoded by the BHD gene interacts with a binding protein, FNIP1, and AMPK, and is involved in AMPK and mTOR signaling
Folliculin helps regulate energy and nutrient sensing, impacting Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome.
research Histopathologic features of erythematous papulopustular eruption to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors in cancer patients
Erythematous papulopustular eruptions in cancer patients using EGFR inhibitors show specific skin changes that vary with severity and treatment type.
research Autosomal recessive pure hair and nail ectodermal dysplasia linked to chromosome 12p11.1-q14.3 without KRTHB5 gene mutation
The condition is linked to chromosome 12, but no mutations were found in the known genes.
research Differences in Human Skin Between the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Distribution Detected by EGF Binding and Monoclonal Antibody Recognition
research Inherited epidermolysis bullosa: clinical and therapeutic aspects
The document concludes that inherited epidermolysis bullosa is a challenging genetic condition requiring multidisciplinary care and new treatments.
research Mutations in KLHL24 Add to the Molecular Heterogeneity of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause skin blistering in epidermolysis bullosa simplex.