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.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research A Synonymous Polymorphism of APCDD1 Affects Translation Efficacy and is Associated with Androgenic Alopecia
A certain gene variation can affect protein production and is linked to male pattern baldness.
research Evaluation of androgen receptor gene as a candidate gene in female androgenetic alopecia
AR gene not major factor in female hair loss; different from male hair loss.
research 267 Single- and multiple-ascending dose studies of DS-2325a, a KLK5 inhibitor for the treatment of Netherton syndrome
DS-2325a is safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for Netherton Syndrome treatment.
research Null Mutation of 5α-Reductase Type I Gene Alters Ethanol Consumption Patterns in a Sex-Dependent Manner
research Chromosomal localization of acidic and basic keratin genes of the domestic dog
Acidic keratin genes are on CFA9 and basic keratin genes are on CFA27 in dogs.
research The transcription elongation factors Spt4 and Spt6 promote dermal adipocyte differentiation
Spt4 and Spt6 are essential for fat cell development.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research The association between rs2476601 polymorphism in PTPN22 gene and risk of alopecia areata
The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
research From gene to therapy in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy: Are we there yet?
Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.
research No evidence for THAP1/DYT6 variants as disease modifiers in DYT1 dystonia
THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
research Insights learned from L457(3.43)R, an activating mutant of the human lutropin receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
research Gene polymorphisms and serum levels of BDNF and CRH in vitiligo patients
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.
research Lack of association between Vitamin D receptor FokI polymorphism and alopecia areata.
Vitamin D receptor FokI gene variation is not linked to alopecia areata.
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 Deletion of an Enhancer in FGF5 is Associated With Ectopic Expression in Goat Hair Follicles and the Cashmere Growth Phenotype
A genetic variant in goats is linked to cashmere growth.
research Androgen receptor inhibits the hair follicle induction potential of dermal papilla cells by binding with Tcf4 at the A574 binding site
research Autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome: further delineation of the phenotype
A new mutation in the ST14 gene was found in a patient with ARIH syndrome, showing milder symptoms and no tooth issues.
research Alopecia with Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2 A: A Case Report
A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
research Clinical Snippets
R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β -HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors:Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research Cloning and Expression of Cellular Retinoic Acid Binding Protein I Gene in Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goats
The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.
research Kyoto Rhino Rats Derived by ENU Mutagenesis Undergo Congenital Hair Loss and Exhibit Focal Glomerulosclerosis
A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
research Intermolecular NH2-/Carboxyl-terminal Interactions in Androgen Receptor Dimerization Revealed by Mutations That Cause Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations at Val-889 and Arg-752 disrupt key interactions in the androgen receptor, affecting its function.
research Haplotype analysis ofVEGFgene polymorphisms in polycystic ovary syndrome
Certain gene variations are found in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Deletion of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research Mutation detection of type II hair cortex keratin gene KRT86 in a Chinese Han family with congenital monilethrix
A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
research Rothmund‐Thomson syndrome type 2 – a rare cause of chronic wounds
Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.
research 5α-Reductase Type 1 Deficiency or Inhibition Predisposes to Insulin Resistance, Hepatic Steatosis, and Liver Fibrosis in Rodents
Lack of 5α-Reductase type 1 can lead to insulin resistance and liver problems.
research 494 Congenital generalized hypertrichosis with a copy number variation on chromosome 17q24
A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.