August 2024 in “OSMANGAZİ JOURNAL OF MEDICINE” The visfatin GT genotype may increase the risk of Alopecia Areata.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Key genes influencing sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding wool breeding and understanding human hair conditions.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.
January 2018 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” A genetic mutation linked to longer life and less disease was found in the Amish, and a drug is being developed to replicate these benefits.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
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May 2012 in “PLOS Genetics” Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
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January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain gut bacteria may protect against alopecia areata, while others may increase the risk.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
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October 2001 in “Genes & Development” The mutated hairless gene causes hair loss by acting as a new type of corepressor affecting thyroid hormone receptors.
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
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May 1998 in “Urology” Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
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January 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain microRNAs in the fluid around eggs are linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and may help diagnose it.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.
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January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.
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May 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
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August 1984 in “Genetics Research” The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.
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February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” Crossbreeding certain European cattle breeds may cause hair and physical issues in cattle.
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July 2011 in “Scientific Reports” Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.