Ceramide Synthase 4 Deficiency in Mice Causes Lipid Alterations in Sebum and Results in Alopecia

    April 2014 in “ Biochemical Journal ”
    Philipp Ebel, Silke Imgrund, Katharina vom Dorp … Klaus Willecke
    Studysummary This study found that mice deficient in ceramide synthase 4 showed altered sebum composition and progressive hair loss due to obstructed hair canals.
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