September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain histamine receptors (H2R, H3R, H4R) have unique roles in treating skin diseases, with H2R helping with chronic urticaria and other conditions, H3R providing pain relief and allergy benefits, and H4R reducing inflammation and itchiness.
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April 2014 in “Annales d'endocrinologie” New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.
November 2023 in “Biology” N6-methyladenosine affects hair follicle development differently in Rex and Hycole rabbits.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing Silver-Russell syndrome effectively.
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September 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation linked to KID syndrome was found, expanding genetic knowledge.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” miRNAs in the Dlk1-Gtl2 region may improve lamb fur quality.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
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October 1998 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
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November 2011 in “Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research” Raltegravir may cause hair loss in some patients.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Narrowband UVB therapy significantly improved a child's rare skin condition.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
February 2026 in “bonndoc (University of Bonn)” New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
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July 2014 in “Molecular Biology Reports” 14 citations
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November 1979 in “Pediatric Research” 2 citations
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August 2021 in “Animal Cells and Systems” Egfl6 is not needed for zebrafish face development.
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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January 1998 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” The skin of both rat strains showed similar lectin binding patterns.
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February 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Double stranded RNA helps skin wounds heal by coordinating specific proteins and signaling pathways.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The gene HDC is important for the development of hair follicles in newborn mice.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Nephrology & Hypertension” A rare EGFR mutation in newborns leads to severe health issues and early death.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
January 2025 in “Open Life Sciences” Overexpression of the HE4 gene in mice causes eye inflammation and cloudiness.
34 citations
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September 1997 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” RXR agonists may promote hair growth in humans.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NDRG1 protein helps infantile hemangioma, a common infant tumor, to grow, and its mismanagement by FOXO1 protein plays a big role in causing the tumor.
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.