Genetically Modified Laboratory Mice with Sebaceous Glands Abnormalities

July 2016 in “ Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences ”

Carmen Ehrmann, Marlon R. Schneider

sebaceous glands PLIN2 EGFR ERBB receptors lipid production hair follicle morphogenesis hair follicle cycling alopecia hair loss skin protection

TLDR Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.

The document reviewed studies on genetically modified laboratory mice with sebaceous gland abnormalities to understand the genetic and molecular mechanisms behind skin and hair disorders. Key findings included identifying genes and proteins like PLIN2 and EGFR/ERBB receptors that regulate sebaceous gland function and lipid production. The research also examined the role of sebaceous lipids in skin protection and the effects of genetic modifications on hair follicle morphogenesis and cycling, providing valuable insights for developing treatments for conditions such as acne and alopecia.

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