TLDR Sex-determining genes may affect male baldness.
This study examined the expression of sex-determining genes in the scalp of men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The researchers found that the expression of certain genes, including SRY and WT-1, was significantly higher in the bald areas of men with AGA. The study suggests that sex-determining genes may play a role in the pathogenesis of AGA, but further research on a larger population is needed to confirm this.
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