research Keratin disorders: from gene to therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Skin-specific expression of a truncated E1a oncoprotein binding to p105-Rb leads to abnormal hair follicle maturation without increased epidermal proliferation.
The oncoprotein causes abnormal hair growth without increasing skin cancer risk.
research Deletion of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research Mutations in the Serum/Glucocorticoid Regulated Kinase 3 (Sgk3) Are Responsible for the Mouse Fuzzy (fz) Hair Phenotype
Mutations in the Sgk3 gene cause fuzzy hair in mice.
research Scd1 ab-Xyk : a new asebia allele characterized by a CCC trinucleotide insertion in exon 5 of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 gene in mouse
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
research The Wave complex controls epidermal morphogenesis and proliferation by suppressing Wnt–Sox9 signaling
The Wave complex controls skin growth by suppressing certain signals.
research The dual role of stem cell-specific Bcl-2 function for epidermal regeneration and cancer
Bcl-2 helps hair regeneration but can also increase cancer risk.
research The CLE40 and CRN/CLV2 Signaling Pathways Antagonistically Control Root Meristem Growth in Arabidopsis
CLE40 and CRN/CLV2 pathways have opposite effects on root growth in Arabidopsis.
research The Roles of Smad2 and Smad3 in Mouse Skin Development
Smad2 and Smad3 are essential for normal skin development, and their absence causes severe skin issues and cancer.
research N6-Methyladenosine modification (m6A) of circRNA-ZNF638 contributes to the induced activation of SHF stem cells through miR-361-5p/Wnt5a axis in cashmere goats
A specific RNA modification in cashmere goats helps activate hair growth-related stem cells.
research The lanceolate hair rat phenotype results from a missense mutation in a calcium coordinating site of the desmoglein 4 gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
research Hair Defects and Pup Loss in Mice with Targeted Deletion of the First Cut Repeat Domain of theCux/CDPHomeoprotein Gene
Deleting part of a gene in mice causes wavy hair and high pup loss.
research Premature aging syndromes: From patients to mechanism
Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
research A CLE14 Signalling Cascade Promotes Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation
CLE14 peptide promotes root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
research Intermolecular NH 2 -/Carboxyl-terminal Interactions in Androgen Receptor Dimerization Revealed by Mutations That Cause Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in androgen receptor dimerization.
research The ZIP7 Gene (Slc39a7) Encodes a Zinc Transporter Involved in Zinc Homeostasis of the Golgi Apparatus
The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
research Comparative Proteomics Indicates That Biosynthesis of Pectic Precursors Is Important for Cotton Fiber and Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation
Pectin biosynthesis is essential for the growth of cotton fibers and Arabidopsis root hairs.
research Mutations in Homocysteine Metabolism Genes Increase Keratin N-Homocysteinylation and Damage in Mice
Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
research Ptch2 is a Potential Regulator of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Ptch2 plays a key role in controlling stem cell function and the ability to regenerate after birth.
research NAC1 directs CEP1-CEP3 peptidase expression and modulates root hair growth in Arabidopsis
NAC1 controls certain enzymes that reduce root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
research The Suppression of Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Is Associated with Skin Carcinogenesis
Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
research 494 Congenital generalized hypertrichosis with a copy number variation on chromosome 17q24
A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
research Clinical Snippets
New findings suggest potential treatments for melanoma, hyperpigmentation, hair defects, and multiple sclerosis, and show skin microbiome changes don't cause atopic dermatitis.
research The TIP GROWTH DEFECTIVE1 S-Acyl Transferase Regulates Plant Cell Growth in Arabidopsis
The TIP1 gene is crucial for normal plant cell growth in Arabidopsis.
research A null mutation in the cystatin M/E gene of ichq mice causes juvenile lethality and defects in epidermal cornification
A gene mutation in mice causes skin defects and early death.
research 361 p120-catenin regulates epidermal inflammation in a cadherin-dependent manner
p120-catenin helps control skin inflammation by regulating cadherin levels.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Building Models for Keratin Disorders
Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
research Rac1 Is Crucial for Hair Follicle Integrity but Is Not Essential for Maintenance of the Epidermis
Rac1 is vital for hair follicle health but not needed for skin maintenance.
research Mechanism of TAp73 inhibition by ΔNp63 and structural basis of p63/p73 hetero-tetramerization
ΔNp63α stops TAp73β from working in skin cancer by blocking its access to specific genes, not by directly interacting with it.