research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Are Associated with Monilethrix-like Congenital Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research A Missense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia in a Family of Irish Travellers
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
research Autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance due to a novel KRT86 mutation in a Chinese family
research Missense mutation Y449H of the K10 gene in a patient with severe epidermolytic ichthyosis
A specific gene mutation (Y449H in K10) was found in a patient with severe skin disorder.
research Decision letter: Crosstalk with keratinocytes causes GNAQ oncogene specificity in melanoma
The microenvironment affects the behavior and survival of melanocytes with the GNAQ oncogene in melanoma.
research Postzygotic KRAS G12C mutation, associated with various malignancies, is also underling epidermal nevus syndrome
A specific mutation known for causing cancer is also found to cause a skin condition in a young girl.
research Identification of two additional novel mutations in the AR gene associated with severe forms of androgen insensitivity syndrome
Two new mutations in the AR gene linked to severe androgen insensitivity were found.
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research FOXN1 Italian founder mutation in Indian family: Implications in prenatal diagnosis
A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
research 420 Severe thiopurine-induced myelotoxicity and hair loss in Japanese patients with NUDT15 gene variant: A retrospective case-control study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Identification and molecular characterization of a new ovarian cancer susceptibility locus at 17q21.31
A new genetic region, 17q21.31, is linked to higher ovarian cancer risk.
research Repigmentation of leukoderma in a piebald patient associated with a novel c-KIT gene mutation, G592E, of the tyrosine kinase domain
A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
research Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen ( HLA ) in 13 cases of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation from congenital adrenal hyperplasia linked to HLA class I haplotype HLA ‐ A*33:01 ; B*14:02; C*08:02 as a genetic marker
A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
research Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis caused by LIPH mutations: a case report
Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
research Congenital Zinc Deficiency from Mutations of theSLC39A4Gene as the Genetic Background of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
research Early onset and novel features in a spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy patient with a 68 CAG repeat
A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
research PLAU and SerpinB2 role in apoptosis in leprosy
PLAU and SerpinB2 affect cell death differently in various forms of leprosy and could be targets for new treatments.
research A 10 Mb duplication in chromosome band 5q31.3–5q33.1 associated with late-onset lipodystrophy, ichthyosis, epilepsy and glomerulonephritis
A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
research ERG induces androgen receptor-mediated regulation of SOX9 in prostate cancer
ERG increases SOX9, promoting prostate cancer growth and invasion.
research Arginosuccinicaciduria
The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
research This Month in the Journal
The AR gene is linked to male-pattern baldness, TNFSF4 to heart disease, SLC19A3 to BBGD, MCT8 to a syndrome, and segmental duplications to genetic variation.
research Recent positive selection of a human androgen receptor/ectodysplasin A2 receptor haplotype and its relationship to male pattern baldness
A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
research Heterozygous KRT32 variant is responsible for autosomal dominant loose anagen hair syndrome
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
research Lanceolate Hair (lah): A Recessive Mouse Mutation with Alopecia and Abnormal Hair
Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
research A disease-causing novel missense mutation in the ST14 gene underlies autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome in a consanguineous family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer
African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
research Autosomal Recessive Transmission of a Rare KRT74 Variant Causes Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia: Allelism with Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
research Lepromatous Leprosy in a Renal Transplant Recipient
A kidney transplant patient developed leprosy, likely due to immunosuppression and genetic factors, and improved with treatment.
research Disease causing homozygous variants in the human hairless gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
research A Mosaic Hotspot PLCD1 Variant, Detectable in Blood‐Derived DNA , Associated With Nevus Trichilemmocysticus
A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.