research Vitamin D metabolism and function in the skin
Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
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research Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
research The lanceolate hair rat phenotype results from a missense mutation in a calcium coordinating site of the desmoglein 4 gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
research Hague (Hag): A New Mouse Hair Mutation With an Unstable Semidominant Allele
A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
research Comparison of the acute ultraviolet photoresponse in congenic albino hairless C57BL /6J mice relative to outbred SKH 1 hairless mice
B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research Two females with hair loss
A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.
research Alopecia in children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research Phospholipase C‐δ1 is an essential molecule downstream of Foxnl, the gene responsible for the nude mutation, in normal hair development
Phospholipase C-δ1 is crucial for normal hair development.
research Establishment of an in vitro hairless guinea pig dermal model
Researchers developed a cost-effective, ethical skin model using hairless guinea pig cells for toxicology studies.
research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
research Insights into the role of grooming modifications and preventative approaches in Pseudofolliculitis barbae: A narrative review of hair removal practices
Modifying grooming techniques and using treatments like chemical depilatories or laser hair removal can help manage Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Vitamin D receptor: molecular signaling and actions of nutritional ligands in disease prevention
Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Characterization of hairless (Hr) and FGF5genes provides insights into the molecular basis of hair loss in cetaceans
Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
research Diagnostic Value of VDR in Bone Metastasis and Prognosis of Patients with Breast Cancer and Expression Correlation between Vitamin D Receptor and Hairless Protein
Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
research RBPJ Mutations Identified in Two Families Affected by Adams-Oliver Syndrome
Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
research Gsdma3 Mutation Causes Bulge Stem Cell Depletion and Alopecia Mediated by Skin Inflammation
A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.
research Relation of Skin Polyamines to the Hairless Phenotype in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase
Excessive putrescine causes hair loss in transgenic mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
research Defolliculated (Dfl): A Dominant Mouse Mutation Leading to Poor Sebaceous Gland Differentiation and Total Elimination of Pelage Follicles
The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
research Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Woolly Hair Caused by a Mutation in the Keratin 25 Gene Expressed in Hair Follicles
A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes a rare hair disorder with thin, woolly hair.
research A temperature-sensitive FERONIA mutant allele that alters root hair growth
A mutant FERONIA gene affects root hair growth at high temperatures.
research A Humanized Mouse Model of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Without Alopecia
Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
research The retarded hair growth ( rhg ) mutation in mice is an allele of ornithine aminotransferase ( Oat )
The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
research The Critical Roles of Serum/Glucocorticoid-Regulated Kinase 3 (SGK3) in the Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Homeostasis
SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
research Gender-Difference in Hair Length as Revealed by Crispr-Based Production of Long-Haired Mice with Dysfunctional FGF5 Mutations
Male mice with FGF5 mutations grow longer hair than females.
research Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds—Revisiting the cause of a well-known disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Characterization of Hair Follicles in Hirosaki Hairless Rats with Deletion of Basic Hair Keratin Genes. Enlarged Medulla, Loss of Cuticle and Long Catagen
Hirosaki hairless rats have sparse, twisted hair due to missing hair keratin genes.
research Corneodesmosin: Structure, Function and Involvement in Pathophysiology
Corneodesmosin is essential for skin and hair health, and its dysfunction can lead to skin and hair disorders.