309 citations
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June 2001 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause androgen insensitivity, leading to female traits in genetically male individuals.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
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February 2010 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
179 citations
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
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September 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
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July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
166 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
9 citations
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March 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The symposium concluded that understanding the molecular mechanisms of skin aging could lead to better clinical practices and treatments.
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May 2023 in “Veterinary Pathology” Understanding genetic variations in mice is crucial for studying skin, hair, or nail abnormalities.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
35 citations
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
245 citations
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
384 citations
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June 2005 in “Genes & development” β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.
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September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
109 citations
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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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April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
7 citations
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January 2014 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Rice bran oil extracted by supercritical CO2 is considered non-genotoxic.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
232 citations
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January 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
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January 2007 in “KARGER eBooks” Severe insulin resistance can be managed with medication, lifestyle changes, and treatment for related conditions.
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
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September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.