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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Intralesional chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate may worsen keratoacanthoma-type skin cancer in transplant patients.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Personalized sonidegib dosing can effectively treat Gorlin-Goltz syndrome with fewer side effects.
October 2014 in “Cancer research” Blocking mTORC1 reduces skin tumor growth in mice.
May 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of TrkC receptor delays hair follicle development.
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August 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
A new syndrome, Teelwani Syndrome, combines features of two rare genetic disorders.