A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
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December 2008 in “Pediatric neurology” The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain gene mutations in Japanese people are linked to different types of hair loss, with some causing mild hair thinning and others leading to complete baldness.
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February 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Activating Notch signaling can kill basal cell carcinoma cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.
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January 2022 in “Health Science Reports” Gremlin proteins help regulate hair growth by balancing signals in hair follicles.
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December 2002 in “European Journal of Biochemistry” MsPG3 protein gathers at root hair tips, aiding growth.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by themselves.
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November 1993 in “Mammalian Genome” A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research identified six functional hair keratin genes and four pseudogenes, providing insights into hair formation and gene organization.
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January 2006 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” A mutation in the VDR gene affects hair cycling without needing ligand binding.
September 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Baricitinib can help improve hair loss and skin color issues in people with Down syndrome.
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October 2003 in “Genetics” The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
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September 2013 in “American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias®” Snakin-Z from jujube fruits may help treat Alzheimer's due to its enzyme inhibition and antioxidant properties.
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
September 2021 in “Yearbook of pediatric endocrinology” Stress hormone stops a growth signal and keeps hair stem cells inactive, reducing hair growth.
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The system allows precise control of gene expression in mouse skin, useful for studying skin biology.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1 control Keratin 19 gene activity, influencing cancer-related changes.
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Key genes affect cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan and Changthangi goats.