The AMHR2-482A>G gene change is linked to higher PCOS risk.
July 2005 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” 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.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Infection” The ACE1 gene variant doesn't affect long-COVID symptoms.
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September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
The 1298CC genotype in RA patients leads to higher methotrexate toxicity, while the 1298AA genotype results in better treatment response.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
20 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” Certain gene variations are linked to higher male hormone levels in Chinese women with PCOS and insulin resistance.
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October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” Higher CRHR1 levels in AA patients lead to increased inflammation.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MCPIP1 in myeloid cells is important for skin cancer development and healthy hair growth.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Infectious diseases News Opinions Training” Genetic differences affect COVID-19 severity and treatment effectiveness.
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September 2022 The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
September 2020 in “Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” Genetic variations in FTO and MC4R may contribute to PCOS by affecting obesity.
67 citations
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Certain genetic variations in OCT1 may improve insulin sensitivity with metformin in women with PCOS.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” Certain VDR gene changes can affect melanoma risk.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “F1000Research” A specific gene variation increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol in young Mexican males.
133 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature” Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
22 citations
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “International Journal of General Medicine” The G allele of IFITM3 rs12252 is linked to more severe COVID-19.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
44 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.