research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
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research Androgen receptor gene polymorphisms and risk for androgenetic alopecia: a meta-analysis
G allele of AR Stul polymorphism linked to higher hair loss risk, especially in white people.
research The gene for autosomal dominant hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (Clouston syndrome) in a large Indian family maps to the 13q11-q12.1 pericentromeric region
The gene for Clouston syndrome in a large Indian family is located in the 13q11-q12.1 region.
research Social selection favours offspring prone to the development of androgenetic alopecia.
Society's pressure to have children later in life favors genes that increase the risk of early baldness in male offspring.
research Genetic variants in AR and SHBG and resistance to hormonal castration in prostate cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
research The Genetic Architecture of Alopecia Areata
Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
research Studying the genetic predisposing factors in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Lack of concordance and linkage disequilibrium among brothers for androgenetic alopecia and CAG/GGC haplotypes of the androgen receptor gene in Mexican families
No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
research GWAS Identifies Three Susceptibility Loci for Trichilemmal Cysts
Three genes linked to the development of trichilemmal cysts were found.
research A novel homozygous variant in the dsp gene underlies the first case of non-syndromic form of alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
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 The role of candidate pharmacogenetic variants in determining valproic acid efficacy, toxicity and concentrations in patients with epilepsy
Genetic variants can affect valproic acid's effectiveness, side effects, and levels in epilepsy treatment.
research Novel splicing‐site mutation in DCAF17 gene causing Woodhouse‐Sakati syndrome in a large consanguineous family
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Identification of Four Genetic Risk Loci and Evidence for the Contribution of WNT Signaling to Its Etiology
Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
research Assessing Causality Between Androgenetic Alopecia with Depression: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study
Genetic risk for hair loss can increase depression risk, but depression doesn't increase hair loss risk.
research Complex X chromosome rearrangement associated with multiorgan autoimmunity
A complex X chromosome rearrangement can increase the risk of multiple autoimmune diseases.
research Allelic frequencies for the seventeen Y-STR loci observed in Iraqi male patients with prostate cancer
Certain genetic markers on the Y-chromosome may influence prostate cancer risk in Iraqi males.
research PLACK syndrome associated with alopecia areata and a novel homozygous base pair insertion in exon 18 of CAST gene
A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
research Polygenic risk score predicting susceptibility and outcome of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Han Chinese
Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Clinical Snippets
New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
research Human genetic basis of coronavirus disease 2019
Genetic differences affect COVID-19 severity and treatment development.
research Mapping of cis-acting expression quantitative trait loci in human scalp hair follicles
Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
research Genetics of Vitiligo: A Review
Vitiligo is influenced by genetics and environment, and combining these factors can improve early detection and prevention.
research Genetic predictors of testosterone and their associations with cardiovascular disease and risk factors: A Mendelian randomization investigation
Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.
research A Tale of Two Haplotypes: The EDA2R/AR Intergenic Region is the Most Divergent Genomic Segment between Africans and East Asians in the Human Genome
The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
research STUB1 mutations in autosomal recessive ataxias – evidence for mutation-specific clinical heterogeneity
Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
research INDENTIFICATION OF GENES INVOLVED IN INHERITED ECTODERMAL DYSPLASIAS
Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
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 Genetic factors in the etiology of intervertebral disc herniation and protrusion
Genetic factors play a crucial role in the development of intervertebral disc herniation and protrusion.
research Clinical and Molecular Genetic Findings of Cerebral Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
Genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosing and managing cerebral arteriopathy.