Dissecting hair breakage in alopecia areata: the central role of dysregulated cysteine homeostasis

Abstract In the initial stages of Alopecia Areata (AA), the predominance of hair breakage or exclamation mark hairs serves as vital indicators of disease activity. These signs are non-invasive and are commonly employed in dermatoscopic examinations. Despite their clinical salience, the underlying et...

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Main Authors: Wen Xu, Bo Xie, Dongfan Wei, Xiuzu Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-05-01
Series:Amino Acids
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s00726-024-03395-5
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