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A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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research 738 Cryo-EM and molecular dynamics of TRPV3 channel in activated state reveal structural features implicated in severe itch and hyperkeratosis
The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.
research Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin
A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
research LSD1 interacting with HSP90 promotes skin wound healing by inducing metabolic reprogramming of hair follicle stem cells through the c‐MYC/LDHA axis
LSD1 and HSP90 help heal skin wounds by changing hair follicle stem cells' metabolism.
research A novel mutation in ST14 at a functionally significant amino acid residue expands the spectrum of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome
A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
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 Navigating Rhupus Complexity
Rhupus is a complex syndrome that is hard to diagnose due to unclear clinical criteria.
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene
The human type II 5α-reductase gene has a specific structure important for understanding certain medical conditions.
research Trichohyalin is a Potential Major Autoantigen in Human Alopecia Areata
Trichohyalin may trigger the immune response causing alopecia areata.
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 Isolation and Characterization of Mouse High-glycine/Tyrosine Proteins
Mouse high-glycine/tyrosine proteins have distinct patterns in hair follicles, peaking at specific hair cycle days.
research Corneal Endothelial Cell Fate Is Maintained by LGR5 Through the Regulation of Hedgehog and Wnt Pathway
LGR5 helps maintain corneal cell characteristics and prevents unwanted changes by controlling specific cell signaling pathways.
research Trichothiodystrophy: Current Concepts
TTD patients don't have a higher skin cancer risk because their main issue is with transcription, not DNA repair.
research Expression of retinoid-X receptors (-Æ,-a,-a) and retinoic acid receptors (-Æ,-a,-a) in normal human skin: an immunohistological evaluation
RXR and RAR proteins in skin may help with cell growth, hair growth, and gland function.
research A 15-Year-Old Girl with Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1 with Non-ossifying Fibroma in Femur: A Case Report
A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
research Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: Report of 2 cases and a novel LMNA mutation of HGPS in China
A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
research Optogenetically Controlled TrkA Activity Improves the Regenerative Capacity of Hair‐Follicle‐Derived Stem Cells to Differentiate into Neurons and Glia
Blue-light activation of TrkA improves hair-follicle stem cells' ability to become neurons and glial cells.
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from a novel homozygous missense mutation in the hairless gene
A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.
research Comprehensive Transcriptome Analysis of Hair Follicle Morphogenesis Reveals That lncRNA-H19 Promotes Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation through the Chi-miR-214-3p/β-Catenin Axis in Cashmere Goats
The research found that the molecule lncRNA-H19 helps hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain cell pathways in cashmere goats.
research Folliculin interacts with p0071 (plakophilin-4) and deficiency is associated with disordered RhoA signalling, epithelial polarization and cytokinesis
Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
research A97 TACROLIMUS-ASSOCIATED HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME IN A PEDIATRIC LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT
An 8-year-old boy developed a rare condition after a liver transplant, which improved after changing his medication.
research PRC 2 preserves intestinal progenitors and restricts secretory lineage commitment
PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research Hair Cycle-Dependent Expression of Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) Activator, Other Proteinases, and Proteinase Inhibitors Correlates with the Expression of HGF in Rat Hair Follicles
research Deficiency of kinase suppressor of Ras1 prevents oncogenic ras signaling in mice.
Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
research Successful topical minoxidil treatment for hair density and length in trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1
Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
research GLABROUS INFLORESCENCE STEMS3 binds to and activates RHD2 and RHD4 genes to promote root hair elongation in Arabidopsis
A protein called GIS3 is important for the growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis by controlling two genes with the help of certain growth signals.
research Lymphomatoid papulosis improving on hormone-replacement therapy
Hormone-replacement therapy improved a woman's skin condition known as lymphomatoid papulosis.
research Tight Junction barriers in human hair follicles – role of claudin-1
Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.