January 2026 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science” LncRNA MSTRG.14227.1 hinders hair follicle development in cashmere goats, affecting cashmere quality.
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
January 2019 in “Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
RNase L hinders hair follicle regeneration by altering immune signals.
47 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” A mutation in the vitamin D receptor causes severe resistance to vitamin D, affecting bone health but not hair growth.
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March 2024 in “iScience” Long-lived proteins may predict age-related diseases.
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January 1998 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” AMN can cause bladder problems due to nerve damage.
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 1 citations
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May 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The study found genetic diversity in coat color dilution among Czech pointers in Slovakia.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Two brothers from Bangladesh were diagnosed with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, showing neurological and adrenal symptoms.
6 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21.
The mutation helps mice handle heat better without affecting hair growth.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
27 citations
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July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Mutations in mitochondrial DNA might significantly contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” A new genetic mutation causing Werner's syndrome was found in an Indian man.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
August 2023 in “Dermatology reports” A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
10 citations
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March 2014 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” Malondialdehyde-modified DNA may trigger an immune response in alopecia areata patients.
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January 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher levels of IL-1R1 and hsa-miR-19b-3p may help diagnose and predict alopecia areata severity.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
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May 1997 in “Veterinary Pathology” The angora mouse mutation causes long hair and hair defects due to a gene deletion.