No Difference in the Proteome of Racially and Geometrically Classified Scalp Hair Samples from a South African Cohort: Preliminary Findings

    July 2020 in “ Journal of proteomics ”
    Henry Ademola Adeola, Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo, Afolake Arowolo, Nandipha Mehlala
    Studysummary This study found no significant proteomic differences in hair samples across racial or geometric groups in a culturally diverse South African cohort, highlighting the limited value of racial classification in precision medicine.
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