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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human skin can produce steroids from cholesterol.
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