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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” Cinacalcet may help treat hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets safely.
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January 1977 in “PubMed” The hair keratin variant is mostly found in Caucasians.
Understanding genetics is crucial for treating heart and skin diseases.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin organoids with NCSTN mutation show changes in hair follicle development and higher inflammation, key features of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
July 2023 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Different people show different symptoms for genetic diseases because of how sensitive their bodies are to small changes in important factors.
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May 2004 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Prenatal genetic diagnosis may not predict MELAS syndrome severity in offspring.
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September 1999 in “Canadian Journal of Botany” The RHD4 gene is crucial for consistent root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
May 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Oral contraceptive use may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia in women with a specific CYP1B1 gene variant.
Blocking 11β-HSD1 reduces stress hormone damage in hair growth cells.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A higher genetic risk score increases the chance of getting benign prostatic hyperplasia and affects treatment outcomes in Han Chinese men.
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Applied Genetics” Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
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January 2025 in “Animal Genetics” Variants on chromosome 10 affect hair thickness in Dazu black goats.
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June 2015 in “Scientific Reports” The mtDNA N haplogroup is linked to a higher risk of late-onset lupus and specific symptoms in Han Chinese women.
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March 2009 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Certain gene variations are linked to better memory in healthy Chinese women.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21, near the hairless gene.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
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September 2023 in “Animals” A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene linked to female-pattern hair loss.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research suggests that SFRP2 and PTGDS proteins might be indicators of female pattern hair loss and could contribute to hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Cancer” EBV infection increases a specific keratin variant in carcinoma cells, possibly affecting cell structure and cancer progression.
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December 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher levels of cell-free DNA in their blood.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Eyebrow follicles are best for accurate genetic testing after stem cell transplants.
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is likely caused by multiple genes, not just 5α-reductase genes.