Effects of Alpha-Synuclein on the Lipid Phenotype of SZ95 Human Sebocytes: A Preliminary Study in the Context of Parkinson's Disease

    August 2026 in “ Cells ”
    Sarah Mosca, Grazia Bottillo, Enrica Flori … Giorgia Cardinali
    Studysummary This study investigated the effects of pathological α-synuclein on sebaceous gland cells in Parkinson's disease, finding that α-synuclein exposure altered cellular differentiation and lipid production, suggesting a potential link between α-synuclein and lipid dysregulation in the skin of PD patients.
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