research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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research Case report: Exploring autosomal recessive woolly hair: genetic and scanning electron microscopic perspectives on a Japanese patient
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
research Identification of somatic and germline mosaicism for a keratin 5 mutation in epidermolysis bullosa simplex in a family of which the proband was previously regarded as a sporadic case
The keratin 5 mutation in a family with epidermolysis bullosa simplex was due to mosaicism, not a new mutation.
research The association between HDAC9 gene polymorphisms and stroke risk in the Chinese population: A meta-analysis
Certain variations of the HDAC9 gene can increase or decrease stroke risk in the Chinese population.
research Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CYP19A1 Gene with Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Population
Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
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 889 Trpv3 gain-of-function mutation impairs differentiation of hair follicle inner root sheath
A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
research The PER3 rs772027021 SNP induces pigmentation phenotypes of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
research Two mutations at KRT74 and EDAR synergistically drive the fine-wool production in Chinese sheep
Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
research The ITGB6 gene: its role in experimental and clinical biology
The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.
research Analysis of R199H Polymorphism of Canine Melanophilin Gene (MLPH) in Population of Czech Pointer in Slovakia
The study found genetic diversity in coat color dilution among Czech pointers in Slovakia.
research HR Gene Variants Identified in Mexican Patients with Alopecia Areata
A specific gene variant may increase the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
research Management of pregnancy in a carrier of the Donohue mutation
Pregnancies in a woman with the Donohue mutation were managed with genetic testing, resulting in three healthy infants.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research 458 UVB-induced facultative pigmentation is associated with distinct DNA methylation changes
Tanning ability is linked to specific DNA changes in skin genes.
research Nucleocytoplasmic Communication in Progeria
Defective nuclear transport may cause gene expression changes in Progeria.
research Letter from Brisbane [Letters to editor]
A Japanese patient with a rare genetic disorder had a less severe case than others, suggesting other factors may affect symptoms.
research Clinical Snippets
A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research Novel KRT 83 and KRT 86 mutations associated with monilethrix
New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Keratin 17 mutations cause either steatocystoma multiplex or pachyonychia congenita type 2
Keratin 17 gene mutations cause both steatocystoma multiplex and pachyonychia congenita type 2.
research Characterization of Bsk mice: I. The Bsk mutation does not involve a recombination of cornea-specific keratin 12 and skin-specific hair keratin genes.
The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
research Detection of NUDT15 R139C variants and azathioprine utilization in patients with dermatologic conditions
research Novel Mutation in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome Is Associated With Divergent Neurologic Phenotypes
The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
research A Case Report of Werner’s Syndrome With a Novel Mutation From India
A new genetic mutation causing Werner's syndrome was found in an Indian man.
research In vivo Alteration of the Keratin 17 Gene in Hair Follicles by Oligonucleotide-directed Gene Targeting
Injecting specific oligonucleotides can change hair growth and structure by altering a gene.
research Effect of gamma-ray exposure on the genome-editing efficiency of improved genome-editing via oviductal nucleic acids delivery (<i>i</i>-GONAD)
Gamma-ray exposure improves genome editing efficiency in mice using the i-GONAD method.
research Novel Mutation in the Hemojuvelin Gene (HJV) in a Patient with Juvenile Hemochromatosis Presenting with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary Hypothyroidism and Hypogonadism
A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.