April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that overexpression of the lncRNA AL136131.3 may inhibit hair shaft growth and promote hair follicle apoptosis in androgenetic alopecia by influencing key metabolic pathways.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the role of the enzyme Δ9-desaturase-1 in skin lipid regulation and whole-body energy balance in mice and reports no new experimental results.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study used Mendelian randomization to explore associations between 1400 blood metabolites and female-pattern hair loss, finding 23 metabolites and 4 metabolic ratios linked to the condition, while identifying fructose/mannose metabolism as a significant pathway.
May 2025 in “Journal of Experimental Pharmacology” This study found that Allium ascalonicum L. extract may improve insulin resistance by increasing insulin tolerance test values and lowering blood glucose levels, though more research is needed to understand its effects on metabolic disorders.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that uric acid-linked microvascular dysfunction may play a role in alopecia areata, suggesting that targeting endothelial function and uric acid regulation could be a potential management strategy.