research LPA-producing enzyme PA-PLA1α regulates hair follicle development by modulating EGFR signalling 151 citations , August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
research The role of lysophosphatidic acid in the physiology and pathology of the skin 24 citations , December 2018 in “Life sciences” Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
research Identification and Characterization of a Novel Lysophosphatidic Acid Receptor, p2y5/LPA6 253 citations , April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
research Lysophospholipid Mediators in Health and Disease 49 citations , November 2021 in “Annual review of pathology” Lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P are important for hair growth, immune responses, and vascular development, and could be targeted for treating diseases.
research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis 78 citations , May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.