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Genetic Variants and Lifestyle Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Case-Control Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Their Contribution to Baldness Risk.

Roberto Ambra, Simona Mastroeni, Sonia Manca, Thomas J Mannooranparampil, Fabio Virgili, Barbara Marzani, Daniela Pinto, Cristina Fortes

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Roberto AmbraResearch Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-AN), 00178 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1120-3976
Simona MastroeniNational Centre for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Italian National Health Institute, 00161 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8396-5347
Sonia MancaResearch Centre for Food and Nutrition, Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA-AN), 00178 Rome, Italy.
Thomas J MannooranparampilDermatology Unit, Salus Infirmorum Clinic, 00135 Rome, Italy.
Fabio VirgiliInteruniversitary Consortium "National Institute for Bio-Structures and Bio-Systems" (INBB), 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9691-8742
Barbara MarzaniR&D Giuliani S.p.A., 20129 Milan, Italy.
Daniela PintoR&D Giuliani S.p.A., 20129 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8107-106X
Cristina FortesEpidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS-FLMM), 00167 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7261-0049

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Giuliani S.p.A., Milan, Italy n.a.Italian Ministry of Health Ricerca Corrente 5.1
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Abstract

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found to be associated with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) to date, are characterized by an apparent reduced penetrance into the phenotype suggesting a role of other factors in the etiology of AGA.

objectiveWe conducted a study to investigate the role of specific allelic variants in AGA controlling for nutritional and lifestyle factors.

methodsIndividual patterns of SNPs present in the baldness susceptibility locus at 20p11 (rs1160312 and rs6113491) or close to the androgen receptor (AR) gene in chromosome X (rs1041668) were investigated in 212 male subjects. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, medical history, smoking, and diet was also collected. Logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

resultsAfter controlling for age, diet, BMI, family history of AGA, and smoking, an increased risk of AGA was found for subjects with [A] alleles for both rs1160312 (OR: 2.97; 95% CI: 1.34-6.62) and rs6113491 (OR: 2.99; 95% CI: 1.37-6.52), and for subjects with the TT genotype for rs1041668 (OR: 4.47; 95% CI: 1.60-12.5). Multivariate logistic regression indicates that diet, familiarity, and BMI, but not smoking, remain statistically significant despite the different SNP genotypes.

conclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first indication that the rs1160312, rs6113491, and rs1041668 polymorphisms are independent risk factors for AGA that can be modulated by diet.

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AlopeciaLife StylePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, AndrogenAdultAllelesCase-Control StudiesDietGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioRisk FactorsAR protein, humanReceptors, Androgenandrogenetic alopeciadietsingle nucleotide polymorphisms

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