research Rare and common genetic determinants of metabolic individuality and their effects on human health
Genetic variations greatly affect individual metabolism and can impact health and disease risk.
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210-240 / 1000+ results research A frameshift mutation in HTRA1 expands CARASIL syndrome and peripheral small arterial disease to the Chinese population
A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
research Adrenal 21-hydroxylase gene mutations in Slovenian hyperandrogenic women: evaluation of corticotrophin stimulation and HLA polymorphisms in screening for carrier status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research An Unusual Ala12Thr Polymorphism in the 1A α-Helical Segment of the Companion Layer-Specific Keratin K6hf: Evidence for a Risk Factor in the Etiology of the Common Hair Disorder Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
research A position effect on TRPS1 is associated with Ambras syndrome in humans and the Koala phenotype in mice
A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
research Association between epidermal growth factor and epidermal growth factor receptor gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to alopecia areata in Korean population
Certain gene variations might increase the risk of a hair loss condition in Koreans.
research Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) owing to a heterozygous mutation in the vitamin D receptor
A girl had rickets due to a gene mutation affecting vitamin D response.
research A polymorphism in the matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene promoter is associated with the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women
A specific gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women.
research A novel 22-bp InDel within FGF7 gene is significantly associated with growth traits in goat
A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
research Analysis of genetic polymorphisms of steroid 5α-reductase type 1 and 2 genes in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia
Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.
research The first broad replication study of SNPs and a pilot genome‐wide association study for androgenetic alopecia in Asian populations
Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
research Genetic effects of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptor 2 on feather maturity in three chicken breeds
VEGF and VEGFR-2 genes influence feather maturity, and specific genetic markers can improve chicken breeding.
research Localized in vivo genotypic and phenotypic correction of the albino mutation in skin by RNA-DNA oligonucleotide
research Structure of human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene.
The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.
research Sequence of the intron/exon junctions of the coding region of the human androgen receptor gene and identification of a point mutation in a family with complete androgen insensitivity.
A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Mutation analysis of type II hair keratin gene in a pedigree with monilethrix
A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research 420 Severe thiopurine-induced myelotoxicity and hair loss in Japanese patients with NUDT15 gene variant: A retrospective case-control study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Cloning of the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family: three genes implicated in the metabolism of catecholamines, thyroid hormones and drugs
Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
research Association between VEGF gene polymorphisms (11 sites) and polycystic ovary syndrome risk
Certain changes in the VEGF gene can increase or decrease the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome.
research 034 Characterization of novel TMEM173 mutation causing a lupus- and SAVI-like phenotype, modified by polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a disease with lupus-like symptoms and responds well to a specific inhibitor treatment.
research Prevalent founder mutation c.736T>A of LIPH in autosomal recessive woolly hair of Japanese leads to variable severity of hypotrichosis in adulthood
A specific gene mutation in Japanese people can cause varying degrees of hair thinning in adulthood.
research DYS459, DYS391, DYS388 and DYS19 genetic loci have high allelic frequency in patients with prostate cancer
Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.
research Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms are not associated with alopecia areata
Vitamin D receptor gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata.
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 Novel splice site mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis: Case report and published work review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research A missense mutation in the P2RY5 gene leading to autosomal recessive woolly hair in a Syrian patient
A gene mutation causes woolly hair in a Syrian patient.
research GABRA2 Alleles Moderate the Subjective Effects of Alcohol, Which are Attenuated by Finasteride
GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.
research 9209 Functional Evaluation Of Novel CYP21A2 Variants: Expanding The Genetic Basis Of Non-classic CAH
Certain genetic variants impair enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.