44 citations
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January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” This study found that TGFβ signaling is essential for keeping sebocytes undifferentiated by reducing lipid-related gene expression, using a novel human sebocyte culture model.
71 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” In this study, distinct metabolic profiles were identified in women with PCOS, suggesting potential biomarkers for diagnosis based on changes in lipid and androgen metabolism.
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December 2022 in “Advanced science” This study found that fatty acid desaturation regulated by SCD1 is crucial for hair growth by maintaining hair follicle stem cell niches, with its absence causing abnormal hair growth in mice.
40 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study revealed that deficiency in the enzyme FA2H in mice affected sebaceous gland function, altered sebum composition, and caused cycling alopecia, highlighting FA2H's role in hair follicle homeostasis.
25 citations
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, topical application of the SCD1 inhibitor XEN103 significantly reduced sebaceous gland size and number in mouse skin, suggesting potential local therapeutic effects for acne treatment without systemic side effects.