research This month in JAAD Case Reports: October 2023—Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black men
CCCA affects Black men too, with a genetic link found in the PADI3 gene.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome Caused by Missense Mutation in GJB2 Encoding Connexin 26 in a Chinese Patient
A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.
research Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with homozygous mutation in the LIPH gene: a case report
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
research Increased PHGDH expression uncouples hair follicle cycle progression and promotes inappropriate melanin accumulation
Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research CtBP1 Overexpression in Keratinocytes Perturbs Skin Homeostasis
Overexpressing CtBP1 in skin cells causes skin and hair problems.
research A novel monilethrix mutation in coil 2A of KRT86 causing autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research The “Bald Mill Hill” Mutation in the Mouse Is Associated with an Abnormal, Mislocalized HR bmh Protein
The mutation causes hairless mice due to mislocalized and dysfunctional HR protein.
research The Peach RGF/GLV Signaling Peptide pCTG134 Is Involved in a Regulatory Circuit That Sustains Auxin and Ethylene Actions
The peach gene CTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene, which could lead to new agricultural chemicals.
research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C mutation in a patient with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
research Immune deficiency–related enteropathy-lymphocytopenia-alopecia syndrome results from tetratricopeptide repeat domain 7A deficiency
A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
research Spatial variation and associated genes of total hair follicle density in goats
Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.
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 YAP and TAZ are essential for basal and squamous cell carcinoma initiation
YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
research Association study between the -866G/A polymorphism in the promoter of uncoupling protein-2 gene and polycystic ovary syndrome
The -866G/A polymorphism in the UCP2 gene is not linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Development of a mouse model for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome reveal defects in adult stem cell maintenance
The mouse model showed defects in adult stem cell maintenance related to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
research Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene is Associated with Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is linked to specific genetic variations in the androgen receptor gene.
research Hirsutism Beyond PCOS: Genome-wide Evidence for Genetic Factors
Genetic factors, including a variant near the FGF5 gene, contribute to hirsutism and are linked to PCOS and metabolic traits.
research Testosterone levels in relation to oral contraceptive use and the androgen receptor CAG and GGC length polymorphisms in healthy young women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
research Baldness and the androgen receptor: the AR polyglycine repeat polymorphism does not confer susceptibility to androgenetic alopecia
AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
research Discovery of HAP Stem Cells
HAP stem cells in hair follicles could help repair nerves and spinal cords.
research Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin
A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
research Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita associated with autoimmune hepatitis
HLA can be linked to autoimmune hepatitis.
research Homozygous Dominant Missense Mutation in Keratin 17 Leads to Alopecia in Addition to Severe Pachyonychia Congenita
A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
research Effect of beta--catenin on regulating hair follicle cells' proliferation
Beta-catenin boosts hair follicle cell growth by increasing c-myc expression.
research Chromosomal Localization of Mouse Hair Keratin Genesa
Most mouse hair keratin genes are on chromosomes 11 and 15.
research A novel EDA variant that causes X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in a Chinese family
A new EDA gene variant causes X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in a Chinese family.
research Two-dimensional electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins, especially hair matrix proteins
The method effectively analyzes human hair proteins, especially nonfilamentous ones.
research 547 CDK9 Kinase Activation in Association with AFF1-SEC Initiate Epidermal Progenitor differentiation
NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
research Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter
Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.