Predictive Metagenomic Profiling, Urine Metabolomics, And Human Marker Gene Expression As An Integrated Approach To Study Alopecia Areata

April 2020 in “ Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology ”

Daniela Pinto, Francesco Maria Calabrese, Maria De Angelis, Giuseppe Celano, Giammaria Giuliani, Marco Gobbetti, Fabio Rinaldi

alopecia areata scalp microbiome urine metabolomics human gene expression microbial genera dermis layer KEGG pathways gene expression analysis urinary volatile organic metabolites prebiotics probiotics postbiotics

Studysummary This study found significant differences in scalp microbiome composition and volatile organic metabolites between individuals with alopecia areata and healthy controls, suggesting potential microbiome-related therapeutic interventions for hair growth disorders.

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