research Identification and characterization of genes for skin and hair disorders
New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
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research LHX2: a transcription factor in development, homeostasis, repair, and disease
LHX2 is crucial for development, tissue repair, and preventing diseases.
research Roles of jumonji and jumonji family genes in chromatin regulation and development
Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
research LPA-producing enzyme PA-PLA1α regulates hair follicle development by modulating EGFR signalling
The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
research Abstracts
Ablative fractional laser treatment nearly matches the gene reduction effects of topical vismodegib in skin cancer.
research Loss-of-function mutations of an inhibitory upstream ORF in the human hairless transcript cause Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis
Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
research 303 The role of rare variants in male-pattern hair loss: Analysis of whole exome sequencing data in the UK Biobank
Rare genetic variants in 125 genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss.
research Increased PHGDH expression promotes aberrant melanin accumulation
Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Analysis of lncRNAs Expression Profiles in Hair Follicle of Hu Sheep Lambskin
lncRNAs may regulate hair follicle development in Hu sheep.
research Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 constitute a novel family of KAP genes differentially expressed during skin and mammary gland development
Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.
research Linkage of Monilethrix to the Trichocyte and Epithelial Keratin Gene Cluster on 12q11-q13
research 860 Understanding cellular & molecular responses in the treatment of pediatric lymphatic anomalies
Sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal cell growth and improve lymphatic malformations in children.
research Molecular mechanism of ligand recognition and activation of lysophosphatidic acid receptor LPAR6
LPAR6 has a unique way of binding and activating, which helps in designing treatments for hair loss and cancer.
research Familial 1q22 microduplication associated with psychiatric disorders, intellectual disability and late-onset autoimmune inflammatory response
A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
research Autosomal recessive monilethrix: Novel variants of the DSG4 gene in three Chinese families
New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
research Cell Cycle Regulation and Regeneration
Mice that can regenerate tissue have cells that pause in the cell cycle, which is important for healing, similar to axolotls.
research Molecular cloning, characterization, and expression of sheep FGF5 gene
Researchers identified a new variant of the FGF5 gene in sheep that affects hair length.
research LGR5 is a Conserved Marker of Hair Follicle Stem Cells Across Species and is Present Early and Throughout Follicle Morphogenesis
LGR5 is a marker found in hair follicle stem cells in various species and is important for hair growth and skin repair.
research Mutation analysis of the typeIIhair keratin gene in a family of Han nationality with monilethrix
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
research Case report: A novel splice-site mutation of MTX2 gene caused mandibuloacral dysplasia progeroid syndrome: the first report from China and literature review
A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
research LHX2 is a direct NF-κB target gene that promotes primary hair follicle placode down-growth
LHX2 is essential for hair follicle development, controlled by NF-κB and TGFβ2 signaling.
research Editor's evaluation: Lhx2 is a progenitor-intrinsic modulator of Sonic Hedgehog signaling during early retinal neurogenesis
Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.
research Insights learned from L457(3.43)R, an activating mutant of the human lutropin receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
research 724 MPZL3 functions as a negative regulator of sebaceous gland size and sebocyte proliferation
MPZL3 protein helps keep sebaceous gland size and cell growth in check.
research 854 CCL5 affects the hair-inductive capacity of three-dimensional (3D)-cultured dermal papilla cells
CCL5 is important for the hair growth potential of human dermal papilla cells.
research Increased PHGDH expression uncouples hair follicle cycle progression and promotes inappropriate melanin accumulation
Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Phospholipase A2 in skin biology: new insights from gene-manipulated mice and lipidomics
Phospholipase A2 enzymes play key roles in skin health and disease.
research ASH2L mediates epidermal differentiation and hair follicle morphogenesis via H3K4me3 modification
ASH2L is essential for skin and hair development.
research 1368 Does mitochondrial dysfunction drive immune privilege collapse in lichen planopilaris pathogenesis?
Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to chronic inflammation and immune system issues in Lichen planopilaris.
research The Peripheral Clock Regulates Human Pigmentation
Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.