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The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.
Women with androgenetic alopecia have normal levels of most blood steroids and binding proteins, but higher dehydroepiandrosterone. Some also have low "sex hormone-binding globulin" and "corticosteroide-binding globulin" capacity, and high "free androgen index" and "free cortisol index". Diane treatment can normalize these levels and improve hair conditions.
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Certain plasma proteins and genes are linked to obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting potential new treatments.