research A kindred with mutant IKAROS and autoimmunity
A mutation in the IKZF1 gene causes immune system overactivity, linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus.
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870-900 / 1000+ resultsresearch A polygenic mouse model of psoriasiform skin disease in CD18-deficient mice.
CD18-deficient mice developed psoriasis-like skin disease, useful for studying inflammatory skin disorders.
research Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma with Tinea Capitis in Half-Siblings: Rare Phenomenon in Ichthyosis with Co-Existing Trichophyton rubrum Infection and Blocker Displacement Amplification for Mosaic Mutation Detection
Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
research Novel Missense Mutation in the P-Box of Androgen Receptor in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
research Abstract 1026: A non-apoptotic function for Mcl-1 as an activator of canonical Wnt signaling in keratinocytes
Mcl-1 can activate Wnt signaling in skin cells, promoting growth and possibly cancer.
research Postzygotic KRAS G12C mutation, associated with various malignancies, is also underling epidermal nevus syndrome
A specific mutation known for causing cancer is also found to cause a skin condition in a young girl.
research Region-specific reversal of epidermal planar polarity in the rosette fancy mouse
Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
research Inducible cre-mediated N-ras activation and PTEN inactivation in transgenic mouse melanocytes requires keratinocyte hyperplasia to elicit a melanocyte pathology
Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
research Research Snippets
New gene mutations linked to skin conditions were found, bacteria and chemicals may worsen acne, a dog mutation could exist in humans, virus-like elements might be involved in psoriasis, and a vitamin D3 treatment doesn't prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.
research Familial congenital generalized hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research PTCH1 Germline Mutations and the Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma Values in the Tumor Spectrum of Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome (NBCCS)
NBCCS and BFHS might be the same syndrome, helping better identify and manage cases.
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 Nilotinib-induced generalized keratosis pilaris: Report of a rare case
Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
research 1438 KLF4 maintains hair follicle stem cell quiescence
KLF4 is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive.
research ADULT (acro–dermato–ungual–lacrimal–tooth) syndrome: A case report from India
Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
research Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein modulates Wnt signaling and is required for hair follicle cycling in mice
N-WASP is essential for normal hair growth in mice.
research 800 Modulating the butyrophilin-like protein 2 pathway prevents alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice
Modulating the BTNL2 pathway can prevent hair loss in mice.
research Keratoma Hereditaria Mutilans (Vohwinkel's Disease) with Congenital Alopecia Universalis (Atrichia Congenita)
Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
research Hair follicle dystrophy in a litter of domestic cats resembling lanceolate hair mutant mice
A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
research 190 Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
research Brief Report: Requirement of TACE/ADAM17 for Hair Follicle Bulge Niche Establishment
TACE/ADAM17 is essential for maintaining healthy hair and hair follicle stem cells.
research Butyrophilin-like 2 (BTNL2) to the Rescue: controlling autoaggressive dermal gamma delta (GD) T lymphocytes in human hair follicles (HFs) 3747
BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks, which could aid in treating alopecia areata.
research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
research Hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR): clinical heterogeneity and long-term efficacious management of eight patients from four unrelated Arab families with a loss of function VDR mutation
Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
research Whiskers amiss, a new vibrissae and hair mutation near the Krt1 cluster on mouse Chromosome 11
A new mutation in mice causes crooked whiskers and messy hair.
research Cell‐free transcriptomic profiles and mechanism insights in female androgenetic alopecia
DNAJB9 cfRNA could help diagnose and treat female hair loss.
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 Hair Shaft Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Rare Case Report of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
research The feasibility and utility of hair follicle sampling to measure FMRP and FMR1 mRNA in children with or without fragile X syndrome: a pilot study
Hair follicle sampling is a practical method for measuring biomarkers in children with and without Fragile X syndrome.
research 9209 Functional Evaluation Of Novel CYP21A2 Variants: Expanding The Genetic Basis Of Non-classic CAH
Certain genetic variants impair enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.