research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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480-510 / 1000+ results 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 Polymorphisms of the genes ABCG2, SLC22A12 and XDH and their relation with hyperuricemia and hypercholesterolemia in Mexican young adults
A specific gene variation increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol in young Mexican males.
research Evaluation of hair structural abnormalities in children with different neurological diseases
Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
research Discovery of Four New FGF5 Variants Causing Long Hair in the Dog
Four new FGF5 gene variants cause long hair in dogs.
research Photosensitive Trichothiodystrophy with Complex Cerebral Abnormalities
Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
research Functional analyses of a novel missense and other mutations of the vitamin D receptor in association with alopecia
A single amino acid change in the vitamin D receptor can disrupt its function and lead to hair loss.
research Novel compound heterozygous mutations in thedesmoplakingene cause hair shaft abnormalities and culminate in lethal cardiomyopathy
Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
research Glutathione S-transferase gene polymorphism, total antioxidant status, and blood pressure changes in androgenic alopecia
Gene variations may increase oxidative stress in male pattern baldness.
research A homozygous missense mutation in the fibroblast growth factor 5 gene is associated with the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits
A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
research A Japanese case of ichthyosis follicularis with atrichia and photophobia syndrome with an MBTPS2 mutation
A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.
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 A Small Deletion Hotspot in the Type II Keratin GenemK6irs1/Krt2-6gon Mouse Chromosome 15, a Candidate for Causing the Wavy Hair of the Caracul (Ca) Mutation
The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
research Human hair keratin-associated proteins: Sequence regularities and structural implications
Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
research De novo mutation in the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene (A3243G) with rapid segregation resulting in MELAS in the offspring
A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
research Polymorphisms and association of FAT1 gene with wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep
The FAT1 gene and its variations can help improve wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep through selective breeding.
research Human KAP Genes, Only the Half of it? Extensive Size Polymorphisms in Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
research Trichothiodystrophy: Current Concepts
TTD patients don't have a higher skin cancer risk because their main issue is with transcription, not DNA repair.
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.
research Special Biochemical Features of the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
research Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Due to a Frameshift Mutation in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Exhibits Extensive Phenotypic Variability within a Pakistani Family
A specific gene mutation causes varying hair loss severity in a Pakistani family.
research A novel missense mutation (C622G) in the zinc‐finger domain of the human hairless gene associated with congenital atrichia with papular lesions
A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
research A mutation in MAP2 is associated with prenatal hair follicle density
A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
research The G60S Connexin43 Mutant Regulates Hair Growth and Hair Fiber Morphology in a Mouse Model of Human Oculodentodigital Dysplasia
The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
research Genetic variants in pachyonychia congenita-associated keratins increase susceptibility to tooth decay
Certain genetic variants in keratins increase the risk of tooth decay.
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
research 461 Identification of a Novel Pathogenic XPC:c.2420+1G>C Variant in a Patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum
A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
research The association between HDAC9 gene polymorphisms and stroke risk in the Chinese population: A meta-analysis
Certain variations of the HDAC9 gene can increase or decrease stroke risk in the Chinese population.
research The Association of Gene Expression and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (rs 6152 SNP) in Androgen Receptor Gene with Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion (RSA) in Iraqi Women
The androgen receptor gene doesn't affect women with recurrent spontaneous abortions, but having a mutant genotype might protect against it.