research Molecular and functional aspects of the hairless (hr) gene in laboratory rodents and humans
The hr gene is crucial for skin and hair health, with mutations causing hair disorders.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Characterization of Human Keratin-Associated Protein 1 Family Members
Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
research Disruption of P2RY5, an orphan G protein–coupled receptor, underlies autosomal recessive woolly hair
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription/DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research FGF5 is a crucial regulator of hair length in humans
FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
research Building Epithelial Tissues from Skin Stem Cells
Skin stem cells help maintain skin health, grow hair, and heal wounds.
research Hairless and Wnt Signaling: Allies in Epithelial Stem Cell Differentiation
The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
research Targeted Disruption of Stat3 Reveals a Major Role for Follicular Stem Cells in Skin Tumor Initiation
Disrupting Stat3 in hair follicle stem cells greatly reduces skin tumor formation.
research A family of type I keratin genes and the homeobox-2 gene complex are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11
Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.
research Hair Bundle Defects and Loss of Function in the Vestibular End Organs of Mice Lacking the Receptor-Like Inositol Lipid Phosphatase PTPRQ
Mutations in the PTPRQ gene cause significant balance issues in mice due to hair bundle defects in the inner ear.
research The nude gene and the skin
The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
research The character “hairless” in the mouse
Hairless mice lack fur due to a genetic mutation affecting skin response, not hormone issues.
research Ectodysplasin research—Where to next?
Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Gene Maps to Human Chromosome 8p21 Near Hairless
The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21.
research Genetically separable determinants of hair keratin gene expression
Mutations in the Whn gene affect hair keratin gene expression differently.
research Biallelic HEPHL1 variants impair ferroxidase activity and cause an abnormal hair phenotype
Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
research Metabolic and pathologic profiles of human LSS deficiency recapitulated in mice
Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
research β1 Integrins with Individually Disrupted Cytoplasmic NPxY Motifs Are Embryonic Lethal but Partially Active in the Epidermis
Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
research Stem cell identification-in vivo lineage analysis versus in vitro isolation and clonal expansion
In vivo lineage labelling is better than in vitro methods for identifying and understanding stem cells.
research Use of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Dermatological Research
iPSCs can help treat genetic skin disorders by creating healthy skin cells from a small biopsy.
research Immune-Molecular Link between Thyroid and Skin Autoimmune Diseases: A Narrative Review
Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
research Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in Lebanese patients: the p.R391S and p.H397P variants have different phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Gene Maps to Human Chromosome 8p21 Near Hairless
The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21, near the hairless gene.
research Becker's Nevus Syndrome
Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.
research At the Root: Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
research Value of dermoscopy for the diagnosis of monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
research Gene detection in a family with monilethrix and treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
research 199 Impairment of notch 1 signaling is a common defect in lesions from patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Notch1 signaling is impaired in hidradenitis suppurativa, affecting skin and hair cells.
research Subchronic study of sperm morphology, genotoxic and mutagenic effect of Lepidium sativum seeds aqueous extract in vivo
High doses of Lepidium sativum seed extract are toxic and should be used with caution.
research Repurposing With Purpose: Treatment of Bachmann–Bupp Syndrome With Eflornithine and Implications for Other Polyaminopathies
Eflornithine improved symptoms in Bachmann–Bupp Syndrome patients.