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In addition to multiple alleles at the same locus influencing traits, numerous genes or alleles at different locations may interact and influence phenotypes in a phenomenon called epistasis. For example, rabbit fur can be black or brown depending on whether the animal is homozygous dominant or heterozygous at a TYRP1 locus. However, if the rabbit is also homozygous recessive at a locus on the tyrosinase gene (TYR), it will have an unshaded coat that appears white, regardless of its TYRP1...
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Pleiotropy is the phenomenon in which a single gene impacts multiple, seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits. For example, defects in the SOX10 gene cause Waardenburg Syndrome Type 4, or WS4, which can cause defects in pigmentation, hearing impairments, and an absence of intestinal contractions necessary for elimination. This diversity of phenotypes results from the expression pattern of SOX10 in early embryonic and fetal development. SOX10 is found in neural crest cells that form melanocytes,...
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A family with diffuse partial woolly hair.

A D Ormerod, R A Main, M L Ryder

    The British Journal of Dermatology
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    A family presented with a rare scalp hair abnormality, featuring shorter, finer, kinky hairs mixed with normal hair. This condition caused noticeable hair thinning in two affected individuals.

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Genetics
    • Trichology

    Background:

    • The study investigates a rare inherited hair shaft abnormality.
    • Focuses on the clinical presentation and familial occurrence of specific hair morphology.

    Observation:

    • A family of six individuals exhibited an unusual scalp hair phenotype.
    • Characterized by a mixture of normal hairs and shorter, finer, kinky hairs distributed across the scalp.

    Findings:

    • The hair abnormality was subclinical in four family members.
    • Two individuals reported subjective scalp hair thinning, suggesting a potential link between the hair morphology and perceived hair density.

    Implications:

    • This finding contributes to the understanding of hair shaft disorders.

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  • Highlights the importance of detailed clinical examination for diagnosing subtle hair abnormalities.
  • Suggests potential genetic factors influencing hair texture and density within families.