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August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
December 2021 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” Cats with abnormal hair had DSG4 gene changes causing hair problems.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A genetic variant linked to hair thinning in Japanese women was found.
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January 1992 in “DNA sequence” Researchers found a non-functional sheep keratin gene due to mutations.
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December 2021 in “Journal of clinical laboratory analysis” A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
March 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy (Internet)” Genetic factors could lead to personalized treatments for hair loss.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.
October 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical investigation” Finasteride dosages should be adjusted based on CYP3A5 genotype and liver function to avoid side effects.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Finasteride's polymorphic form affects capsule quality and drug effect, requiring strict control.
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October 2010 in “Mammalian genome” Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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February 2013 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Mutations in the CYP21A2 gene are not a major factor in causing PCOS.
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
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September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” The HSD3B1 variant increases hair loss risk in overweight women with PCOS.
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Forensic DNA Phenotyping accurately predicts physical traits and is used in investigations, but needs more diverse population data for confirmation.
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August 1983 in “PubMed” DNA virus-induced tumors have consistent isozyme profiles, unlike other tumor types.
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March 2014 in “BoneKEy Reports” Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
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February 2023 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” Mutants of CYP154C2 enzyme significantly improved steroid conversion efficiency.
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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene linked to female-pattern hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
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February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Personalized sonidegib dosing can effectively treat Gorlin-Goltz syndrome with fewer side effects.