80 citations
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August 1991 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Methotrexate reduced the need for steroids in asthma patients without worsening their condition.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The marker 5-hmC changes in hair follicle stem cells when they start to grow.
42 citations
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December 2016 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, unusual fat distribution, and low leptin despite high body fat.
42 citations
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February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
43 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
6 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
Methylene blue helps hair growth by protecting hair stem cells from stress.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
11 citations
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December 2014 in “The American journal of pathology” A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
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August 2013 in “Gene” The MTHFR C677T mutation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
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January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
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August 2018 in “Ocular immunology and inflammation” Methotrexate side effects vary by race and sex.
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February 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Gray hair is caused by hydrogen peroxide buildup, which damages hair color repair.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Stopping methotrexate might reverse lymphoma-like conditions in some patients.
384 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to ageing by causing DNA mutations and reduced cell function.
6 citations
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May 2007 in “Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology” Minoxidil can make it hard to detect cocaine in hair tests.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Defective T cell metabolism can cause early skin aging and poor hair follicle stem cell function.
November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” Adding methionine to a low-protein diet helps Angora rabbits grow better fur.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing minor skin lesions can help identify serious cancer syndromes.
188 citations
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
Mdm2 is crucial for controlling p53 to maintain healthy cells and prevent tumors.
Deleting the MAD2L1 gene in mice led to rapid tumor growth despite chromosomal instability.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
26 citations
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.