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Problems with arginine processing in hair follicles might contribute to common hair loss, and arginine supplements could help treat it.
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Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
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ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.