Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA, 1‐radyl‐2‐hydroxy‐sn‐glycero‐3‐phosphate) is the prototype
member of a family of lipid mediators and second messengers. LPA and its naturally …

Hair can be strategically divided into two distinct parts: the hair follicle, deeply buried in the
skin, and the visible hair fiber. The study of the hair follicle is mainly addressed by biological …

p2y5 is an orphan G protein-coupled receptor that is closely related to the fourth
lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor, LPA 4. Here we report that p2y5 is a novel LPA …

Recent genetic studies of human hair disorders have suggested a critical role of
lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) signalling in hair follicle development, mediated by an LPA …

The mammalian hair follicle (HF) is a complex structure composed of several distinct cell
layers. The HF is an ectodermal appendage that resides in the skin, and unlike other tissues …

Autosomal-dominant woolly hair (ADWH) is a rare disorder characterized by tightly curled
hair. The molecular basis of ADWH has not previously been reported. In this study, we …

Genetic hair disorders, although unusual, are not very rare, and dermatologists often have
opportunities to see patients. Significant advances in molecular genetics have led to …

Human head hair shape, commonly classified as straight, wavy, curly or frizzy, is an
attractive target for Forensic DNA Phenotyping and other applications of human appearance …

Woolly hair (WH) is an abnormal variant of tightly curled hair, which is frequently associated
with hypotrichosis. Non-syndromic forms of WH can show either autosomal-dominant WH …

Hair diversity, its style, colour, shape and growth pattern is one of our most defining
characteristics. The natural versus temporary style is influenced by what happens to our hair …