research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
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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 Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Selective Elimination of NG2-Expressing Hair Follicle Stem Cells Exacerbates the Sensitization Phase of Contact Dermatitis in a Transgenic Rat Model
Removing certain hair follicle stem cells worsens skin reactions to allergens.
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 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 In vivo alteration of the keratin 17 gene in hair follicles by oligonucleotide‐directed gene targeting
Altering the keratin 17 gene in mice hair follicles caused temporary hair issues, but changes were minimal and short-lived.
research 092 Novel biallelic RIPK4 mutations cause ectodermal dysplasia with cutaneous syndactyly
New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
research An Autosomal Recessive Form of Monilethrix Is Caused by Mutations in DSG4: Clinical Overlap with Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
research Dab2 (Disabled-2), an adaptor protein, regulates self-renewal of hair follicle stem cells
Dab2 protein is crucial for hair follicle stem cell renewal and preventing early aging.
research Growth retardation and hair loss in transgenic mice overexpressing human H-ferritin gene
Overexpressing the human H-ferritin gene in mice causes mild growth delay and temporary hair loss.
research The role of vitamin D receptor mutations in the development of alopecia
Vitamin D receptor mutations can cause alopecia by affecting hair growth genes.
research Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II. Defective induction of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3-24-hydroxylase by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in cultured skin fibroblasts.
Measuring 24-OHase induction helps identify defects in vitamin D processing and predict treatment response.
research Vitamin D dependent rickets type 2: a case-based review of patient with alopecia and rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research 1446 RNase L acts as a regeneration suppressor
RNase L suppresses regeneration in mammals.
research Transgenic HPV11-E2 protein modulates URR activity in vivo
The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.
research Loss‐of‐function of Endothelin receptor type A results in Oro‐Oto‐Cardiac syndrome
A mutation in the EDNRA gene causes Oro-Oto-Cardiac syndrome, affecting face and heart development.
research Novel KRT 83 and KRT 86 mutations associated with monilethrix
New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research The mouse hairy ears mutation exhibits an extended growth (anagen) phase in hair follicles and altered Hoxc gene expression in the ears
The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
research Mutation in 5′ upstream region of GCH I gene causes familial dopa-responsive dystonia
A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
research Dermal EZH2 orchestrates dermal differentiation and epidermal proliferation during murine skin development
Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
research Biochemical features of primary cells from a pediatric patient with a gain-of-function ODC1 genetic mutation
A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
research A Novel Missense Mutation Affecting the Human Hairless Thyroid Receptor Interacting Domain 2 Causes Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
research HuR ablation destabilizes Foxp3 mRNA and impairs regulatory T cell function, contributing to an autoimmune phenotype
HuR is essential for Treg function and preventing autoimmunity.
research The biochemical and phenotypic characterization of females homozygous for 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency.
Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
research The mouse frizzy (fr) and rat ‘hairless’ (frCR) mutations are natural variants of protease serine S1 family member 8 (Prss8)
The frizzy mouse and hairless rat mutations are due to changes in the Prss8 gene.
research A novel mutation in ST14 at a functionally significant amino acid residue expands the spectrum of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome
A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
research STIM1 R304W in mice causes subgingival hair growth and an increased fraction of trabecular bone
The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
research Targeted expression of activated erbB-2 to the epidermis of transgenic mice elicits striking developmental abnormalities in the epidermis and hair follicles.
Activated erbB-2 in mice skin causes severe skin and hair abnormalities.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.