research Decision letter: Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b does not affect epidermal homeostasis but promotes squamous transformation through PPAR-γ
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b increases aggressive skin tumors by affecting PPAR-γ.
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660-690 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ultrastructural skin changes in Egyptian mandibuloacral dysplasia patients with p.Arg527Leu LMNA mutation and in their asymptomatic heterozygotic mothers
The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
research Defining a Region of the Human Keratin 6a Gene That Confers Inducible Expression in Stratified Epithelia of Transgenic Mice
The human keratin 6a gene's specific sequences trigger expression in skin layers after injury.
research Disturbed Epidermal Structure in Mice with Temporally Controlled Fatp4 Deficiency
Fatp4 is crucial for healthy skin development and function.
research Recently Identified Forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Three new types of a skin blistering disease were found, caused by specific gene mutations.
research The up‐regulation of 14‐3‐3 proteins in Smad4 deficient epidermis and hair follicles at catagen
Increased 14-3-3 proteins may block hair cycle regression, causing hair loss.
research Transgenic Mice Expressing IFN-γ in the Epidermis Have Eczema, Hair Hypopigmentation, and Hair Loss
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research The epidermal growth factor receptor decreases S tathmin 1 and triggers catagen entry in the mouse
EGFR helps mouse hair follicles stop growing by reducing certain growth regulators.
research Krt6a-Cre Transgenic Mice Direct LoxP-Mediated Recombination to the Companion Cell Layer of the Hair Follicle and Following Induction by Retinoic Acid to the Interfollicular Epidermis
Krt6a-Cre transgenic mice help study gene effects on hair follicle development and tumor suppression.
research Deficiency of kinase suppressor of Ras1 prevents oncogenic ras signaling in mice.
Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
research 304 Sephardic Ancestry in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Individuals Carrying the Prevalent c.6527insC Mutation
Most Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa patients with a specific mutation likely have Sephardic ancestry from about 500 years ago.
research Evidence that mirex promotes a unique population of epidermal cells that cannot be distinguished by their mutant Ha-ras genotype
Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
research Mutations in Sterol O-Acyltransferase 1 (Soat1) Result in Hair Interior Defects in AKR/J Mice
A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
research Delta‐6 desaturase knockout mouse illustrates previously undocumented pathology
Lack of certain fatty acids causes skin, immune, and fertility issues in mice.
research The effect of dietary modulation of sulfur amino acids on cystathionine β synthase–deficient mice
Changing the diet of mice lacking the enzyme CBS can affect symptoms related to the genetic condition.
research New fluorogenic probes for neutral and alkaline ceramidases
New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
research Identification of a preferred substrate peptide for transglutaminase 3 and detection of in situ activity in skin and hair follicles
The study found a specific peptide that helps detect TGase 3 activity in skin and hair follicles.
research ASH2L mediates epidermal differentiation and hair follicle morphogenesis via H3K4me3 modification
ASH2L is essential for skin and hair development.
research Transposon control as a checkpoint for tissue regeneration
Controlling transposable elements is crucial for successful tissue regeneration.
research LEKTI: Netherton Syndrome and Atopic Dermatitis
LEKTI is crucial for skin barrier and immune function, affecting conditions like Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis.
research Molecular basis of hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy in two siblings
A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
research De novo mutation in the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene (A3243G) with rapid segregation resulting in MELAS in the offspring
A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
research Identification of an Intronic Regulatory Element Necessary for Tissue-Specific Expression of Foxn1 in Thymic Epithelial Cells
A specific DNA region is crucial for Foxn1 gene expression in thymus cells but not in hair follicles.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research 766 H3K9me3 methyltransferase SETDB1 controls retrotransposon silencing, DNA methylation, constitutive heterochromatin maintenance and 3D-chromatin structure in epidermal keratinocytes
SETDB1 is essential for controlling DNA methylation, silencing retrotransposons, and maintaining skin cell health, with its absence leading to skin inflammation and hair loss.
research Genetically modified laboratory mice with sebaceous glands abnormalities
Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
research The human innate immune protein calprotectin elicits a multi-metal starvation response inPseudomonas aeruginosa
Calprotectin starves Pseudomonas aeruginosa of essential metals, affecting its growth and resistance.
research A Novel Androgen Receptor Gene Mutation in a 46,XY Patient: Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new gene mutation causes complete androgen insensitivity in a 16-year-old with a female appearance.
research Changes in Different Melanocyte Populations During Hair Follicle Involution (Catagen)
Different melanocyte types in hair follicles either survive or die during the catagen phase.