Greasy hair against obesity
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DOI: 10.1038/s41392-021-00850-7
Abstract: In their article, Choa et al. open the perspective to loose fat by increasing sebogenesis. Envisioning a T cell-dependent mechanism, they suggest that stimulation of sebum production by thymic stromal lymphopeietin (TSLP) “pulls” lipids out… read more here.
Keywords: regulation; tslp; adipose tissue; sebum production ... See more keywords
Neuroendocrinology and neurobiology of sebaceous glands
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DOI: 10.1111/brv.12579
Abstract: The nervous system communicates with peripheral tissues through nerve fibres and the systemic release of hypothalamic and pituitary neurohormones. Communication between the nervous system and the largest human organ, skin, has traditionally received little attention.… read more here.
Keywords: system; nervous system; sebum production; skin ... See more keywords
Human sebum requires de novo lipogenesis, which is increased in acne vulgaris and suppressed by acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibition
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DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aau8465
Abstract: De novo lipogenesis is essential for human sebum production, and increased lipogenic flux accounts for excessive sebum production in acne vulgaris. Getting the skinny on sebum Sebum, an oily material secreted by glands in the… read more here.
Keywords: novo lipogenesis; sebum production; acne vulgaris; sebum ... See more keywords