research Polymorphisms in the Human High Sulfur Hair Keratin-associated Protein 1, KAP1, Gene Family
Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch Krtap16, Characterization of a New Hair Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Gene Complex on Mouse Chromosome 16 and Evidence for Regulation by Hoxc13
Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
research A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
research Female pattern alopecia: current perspectives
Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
research Alopecia in a Novel Mouse Model RCO3 Is Caused by mK6irs1 Deficiency
A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
research Novel mutations in the keratin-74 (KRT74) gene underlie autosomal dominant woolly hair/hypotrichosis in Pakistani families
research Relevance of trichoscopy in the differential diagnosis of alopecia: A cross-sectional study from North India
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research The Hairless Phenotype of the Hirosaki Hairless Rat Is Due to the Deletion of an 80-kb Genomic DNA Containing Five Basic Keratin Genes
Hirosaki hairless rats lack hair due to missing DNA with key keratin genes.
research Recent Findings with Computerized Methods for Scalp Hair Growth Measurements
TrichoScan effectively measures hair growth improvements in people using minoxidil.
research In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy: usefulness for diagnosing hair diseases
In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy is useful for evaluating hair shaft diseases but needs improvement for deeper hair follicle issues.
research Wanted, dead and alive: Why a multidisciplinary approach is needed to unlock hair treatment potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research Differences between ultrastructure and protein composition in straight hair fibres
Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
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 Hague (Hag): A New Mouse Hair Mutation With an Unstable Semidominant Allele
A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
research Genetics of Wool and Cashmere Fibre: Progress, Challenges, and Future Research
More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
research Semidominant Inheritance in Epidermolytic Ichthyosis
Epidermolytic ichthyosis can be inherited in a semidominant way with mild symptoms in carriers.
research Optical coherent tomography: promising in vivo measurement of hair shaft cross section
OCT is a reliable, noninvasive way to measure hair thickness.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research A review of genotrichoses and hair pathology associated with inherited skin diseases
Next-generation sequencing greatly improves understanding and treatment of genetic hair disorders.
research Transcription Regulation and Protein Subcellular Localization of the Truncated Basic Hair Keratin hHb1-ΔN in Human Breast Cancer Cells
A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
research Autophagy-Mediated Cellular Remodeling during Terminal Differentiation of Keratinocytes in the Epidermis and Skin Appendages
Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
research Management of hair loss after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection: Insight into the pathophysiology with implication for better management
Hair loss is a frequent long-term effect of COVID-19, and oral minoxidil is the most common effective treatment.
research Mast cell hyperplasia in the skin of Dsg4-deficient hypotrichosis mice, which are long-living mutants of lupus-prone mice
A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
research Safety and efficacy of ALRV5XR in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium: A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
ALRV5XR significantly improves hair density in women with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research A clinico-epidemiological study of scalp hair loss in children (0–18 years) in Kota Region, South-East Rajasthan
About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.
research Controlled clinical trial for evaluation of hair growth with low dose cyclical nutrition therapy in men and women without the use of finasteride
Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
research Differential expression of KRT83 regulated by the transcript factor CAP1 in Chinese Tan sheep
CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
research Genetic Control/Involvement in Hair Fiber Traits
research Permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation treated with low-dose oral minoxidil
The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
research Heterozygous Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy-desmoplakin Mutation Carriers Exhibit a Subclinical Cutaneous Phenotype with Cell Membrane Disruption and Lack of Intercellular Adhesion
Carriers of a specific gene mutation have subtle skin changes without visible symptoms.