1 citations
,
January 2020 in “Journal of Translational Genetics and Genomics” Certain genes may help Bulgarians live longer.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
44 citations
,
June 2017 in “The EMBO Journal” LPA3 signaling in the uterus is crucial for placental formation and fetal development.
3 citations
,
May 2023 in “Precision clinical medicine” Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
9 citations
,
June 2020 in “Animal genetics” Scientists found genes linked to hair length in Brangus cattle that could help breed heat-tolerant cattle.
34 citations
,
August 2015 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” Allopregnanolone affects fear responses differently in male and female rats, possibly explaining sex differences in anxiety disorders.
2 citations
,
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 4-year-old girl with a rare lupus condition was successfully treated with oral corticosteroids, leading to full recovery and hair regrowth.
30 citations
,
June 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.
124 citations
,
July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
37 citations
,
January 2010 in “Human Molecular Genetics” FTase and GGTase-I are essential for skin keratinocyte health.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
29 citations
,
October 2009 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” 7 citations
,
May 2021 in “EBioMedicine” Increased methylation of the Filip1l gene may contribute to aggressive skin cancer.
22 citations
,
September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
42 citations
,
April 2009 in “Human Genetics” A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.
23 citations
,
June 1992 in “PubMed” RAR-gamma 1 is important for normal skin maintenance and differentiation.
14 citations
,
July 2001 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The EDAR V370A allele in East Asians likely evolved due to reliance on aquatic resources providing essential nutrients.
51 citations
,
September 2000 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” PPAR alpha may help in hair growth and could be a target for treatment.
143 citations
,
January 2007 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
1 citations
,
February 1991 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”
57 citations
,
November 2006 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
57 citations
,
May 2016 in “Matrix Biology” Laminin α5 is essential for skin communication and health.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified key immune cell differences between mild and severe alopecia areata.
3 citations
,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
14 citations
,
April 2019 in “Genes” Researchers found a genetic region that influences the number of coat layers in dogs.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
8 citations
,
February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.