research Pinkie, the First Viable Germline Hypomorph Allele of Retinoid X Receptor Alpha, Reveals an Important Role for RXRa in Th2 Development.
RXRa is crucial for Th2 immune cell development and may link nutrition to immune health.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Alopecia areata susceptibility variant identified by MHC risk haplotype sequencing reproduces symptomatic patched hair loss in mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research A new compound heterozygous frameshift mutation in the type II 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3 beta-HSD) gene causes salt-wasting 3 beta-HSD deficiency congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
A genetic mutation in a specific gene causes a salt-wasting condition in a Pakistani girl and her family.
research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain (LBD) of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor (hGR) Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus of hGR LBD in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
research Relationship of a Novel c.429delC Deletion in Hairless Gene HR with Alopecia in Two Families from Southern Punjab, Pakistan
A new mutation in the Hairless gene causes hair loss in two Pakistani families.
research Novel D323G mutation of DSG 4 gene in a girl with localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis clinically overlapped with monilethrix
A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Keratin 17 mutations cause either steatocystoma multiplex or pachyonychia congenita type 2
Keratin 17 gene mutations cause both steatocystoma multiplex and pachyonychia congenita type 2.
research Loss-of-Function Mutations in HOXC13 Cause Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
research A Homozygous Frameshift Mutation in theHOXC13Gene Underlies Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in a Syrian Family
A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
research 474 Stabilizing mutations of KLHL24 ubiquitin ligase cause loss of keratin 14 and human skin fragility
Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
research 312 CRISPR/Cas9-based targeted genome editing for correction of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa using iPS cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
research Novel <b><i>ABCD1</i></b> Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
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 Association Between Retinoid X Receptor Gene Variants and Dyslipidemia Risk in an Iranian Population
The rs1128977 gene variant may affect cholesterol and body measurements.
research Mutations in the hair cortex keratin hHb6 cause the inherited hair disease monilethrix
research A novel MBTPS2 variant associated with BRESHECK syndrome impairs sterol‐regulated transcription and the endoplasmic reticulum stress response
A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
research Case of epidermolytic ichthyosis (bullous congenial ichthyosiform erythroderma) with a novel L157P mutation in KRT10 complicated by hypercalcemia
A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
research A case of monilethrix caused by novel compound heterozygous mutations in the desmoglein 4 (DSG4) gene
New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
research The urine as a diagnostic key for a homozygous EGFR mutation
A rare EGFR mutation in newborns leads to severe health issues and early death.
research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research Case report: Heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 causing typical cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy
A heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 can cause severe CARASIL symptoms.
research Genetic Ablation of the CDP/Cux Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility
Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
research KRT16 wt Allele
Mutations in the KRT16 gene can cause skin and nail disorders.
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 RSPO1-mutated keratinocytes from palmoplantar keratoderma display impaired differentiation, alteration of cell–cell adhesion, EMT-like phenotype and invasiveness properties: implications for squamous cell carcinoma susceptibility in patients with 46XX disorder of sexual development
RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.