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    Glossary Free Fatty Acids

    types of fat molecules not attached to other molecules

    Free Fatty Acids (FFAs) are types of fat molecules that are not attached to other molecules, such as glycerol. They circulate in the bloodstream and can be used by the body as a source of energy. Elevated levels of FFAs in the blood can be associated with metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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    1. Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating β-Defensin-2 Expression Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2009 · 195 citations
    2. Exploring the Effects of Wetting and Free Fatty Acid Deposition on an Atomistic Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin-Associated Protein 5-1 Langmuir · 2023 · 1 citations
    3. Efficacy and Safety of a Proprietary Free Fatty Acid Rich Saw Palmetto Extract (USPlus<sup>®</sup> PRO) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Males: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Food and Nutrition Sciences · 2026
    4. Exploring the effects of wetting and free fatty acid deposition on an atomistic hair fiber surface model incorporating Keratin Associated Protein 5-1 2022
    5. In vivo and in vitro exposure to free fatty acids induce increased androgen production in animal models: a potential pathogenic factor of the polycystic ovary syndrome Fertility and Sterility · 2008
    6. Cloning of wrinkle-free, a previously uncharacterized mouse mutation, reveals crucial roles for fatty acid transport protein 4 in skin and hair development Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2003 · 93 citations
    7. Sustainable Biopolymer Based on Tung Oil and Tung Free Fatty Acids for Hair Tensile Enhancement ACS Applied Bio Materials · 2026
    8. Effect of Free Long-Chain Fatty Acids on Anagen Induction: Metabolic or Inflammatory Aspect? International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2025
    9. Assessment of Intestinal Free Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 in Alopecia Areata Patients Skin Appendage Disorders · 2024
    10. 694 Retinoid induced changes in the fatty acid profile of sebum and its effect on bacterial growth Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2016
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