September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that knockout mice lacking SMS1 showed reduced body weight and hair loss, indicating a role for SMS1 in normal growth and hair health.
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January 2012 in “Journal of The Society of Japanese Women Scientists” This study analyzed the lipid composition of mouse hair, focusing on sphingolipids, and found significant differences in ceramides, glucosylceramides, and sphingomyelins between hair follicles and hair shafts.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that early-onset male androgenetic alopecia is associated with abnormal lipid metabolism and lower levels of certain serum markers, which may serve as risk factors or protective factors for the condition.
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January 2004 in “European journal of cell biology” This study found that in mice, deleting the keratin 10 gene enhances sebocyte differentiation and increases secretion of sebum and certain lipids without affecting proliferation-associated keratins.
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April 1964 in “PubMed” This study found no significant differences in phosphatide distribution between normal and cancerous mouse epidermis during different stages of growth, despite variations in total phosphatide levels.