research Fine mapping of the human AR/EDA2R locus in androgenetic alopecia
Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
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research The hairless gene mutated in congenital hair loss disorders encodes a novel nuclear receptor corepressor
The mutated hairless gene causes hair loss by acting as a new type of corepressor affecting thyroid hormone receptors.
research Abstracts from the 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference: e-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
research Analysis of hairless corepressor mutants to characterize molecular cooperation with the vitamin D receptor in promoting the mammalian hair cycle
Certain mutations in the hairless protein disrupt its ability to regulate the hair cycle.
research Alopecia in Crash Dieters
Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.
research TO IDENTIFY THE EXPRESSION OF INTRACELLULAR TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS (TLRS) IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS OF ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Functional analyses of a novel missense and other mutations of the vitamin D receptor in association with alopecia
A single amino acid change in the vitamin D receptor can disrupt its function and lead to hair loss.
research Tru9I Variant as a Novel Genetic Marker for Vitamin D Deficiency in Alopecia Areata
The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
research Trichohyalin is a Potential Major Autoantigen in Human Alopecia Areata
Trichohyalin may trigger the immune response causing alopecia areata.
research Unusual acute lupus hemophagocytic syndrome – a test of diagnostic criteria: a case report
The 2012 criteria are better for diagnosing atypical lupus cases.
research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes monilethrix in a Han family.
research Novel D323G mutation of DSG 4 gene in a girl with localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis clinically overlapped with monilethrix
A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
research 315 Butyrophilin-like 2 (BTNL2) controls auto-aggressive dermal γδT lymphocytes that attack human hair follicles.
BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research Case report: Heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 causing typical cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy
A heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 can cause severe CARASIL symptoms.
research 120 Identification of post-translationally modified trichohyalin epitopes responsible for triggering autoimmunity in alopecia areata
research Down-RANKing the Threat of HSV-1: RANKL Upregulates MHC-Class-I-Restricted Anti-Viral Immunity in Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
research Spectrum of clinical manifestations of SLE patients from India and its correlation with KIR gene polymorphism
Certain KIR genes in Indian SLE patients are linked to disease severity and could be biomarkers.
research Identification of 736T>A mutation of lipase H in Japanese siblings with autosomal recessive woolly hair
The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
research Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature
Plucked hair follicles can help diagnose scalp lupus.
research 054 Deep Analysis of CD4+ Trm Cells in Normal and Atopic Dermatitis Human Skin
Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.
research Characterization of LHTric-1, a new monospecific monoclonal antibody to the trichocyte keratin Ha1
LHTric-1 is a specific antibody useful for studying hair and nail formation.
research Autoimmune Hair Loss Induced by Alloantigen in C57BL/6 Mice.
Injecting certain cells into mice caused hair loss, which was preventable with a specific inhibitor.
research A functional polymorphism in interleukin-1α (IL1A) gene is associated with risk of alopecia areata in Chinese populations
A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.
research The L412F variant of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) is associated with cutaneous candidiasis, increased susceptibility to cytomegalovirus, and autoimmunity
The L412F variant of TLR3 is linked to skin infections, more viral infections, and autoimmune issues.
research Mutation analysis of type II hair keratin gene in a pedigree with monilethrix
A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
research Lower prostate cancer risk in Swedish men with the androgen receptor E213 A-allele
Swedish men with the E213 A-allele of the androgen receptor have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
research 042 Characterization of Pathogenic CD8+ T Cells in an adoptive transfer Mouse Model of Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ mice
Certain CD8+ T cells attack hair follicles in alopecia areata, suggesting they could be targeted for treatment.
research Graft-versus-host disease
Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
research Hypomorphic mutation in the hairless gene accelerates pruritic atopic skin caused by feeding a special diet to mice
A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.