Polymorphic CAG Repeat Numbers in the Androgen Receptor Gene of Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Han Chinese Population

January 2016 in “ Dermatology ”

Wenlong Rui, Youyu Sheng, Ruiming Hu, Ying Miao, Yumei Han, Sisi Qi, Feng Xu, Jinhua Xu, Qinping Yang

androgen receptor gene female pattern hair loss FPHL CAG repeat numbers mRNA expression AR gene androgen receptor female hair loss

TLDR No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.

This study investigated the relationship between CAG repeat numbers in the androgen receptor gene and female pattern hair loss (FPHL) in a Han Chinese population. The study found no significant difference in CAG repeat numbers between FPHL patients and healthy controls, suggesting that it may not be a genetic marker for FPHL in this population. The study suggested further research on mRNA expression of the AR gene to clarify its role in FPHL.

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