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It manifests as a heterogeneous disorder with diverse clinical presentations and variable treatment responses, underscoring the significance of identifying novel biomarkers for precision management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aims to explore the relationship between metabolic reprogramming-related genes (MRRGs) and the risk of developing AA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MRRGs were identified through the GeneCards database and existing literature. Genetic instruments were obtained from the eQTLGen database, and AA-related data were retrieved from the OpenGWAS database. The TwoSampleMR R package was applied for statistical analysis. Additionally, RT-qPCR and immunofluorescence assays were performed to validate the expression of target genes in AA-affected hair follicles and healthy controls.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Six MRRGs (DLD, NFE2L2, SDHB, SLC2A1, PSAT1, and SQSTM1) showed significant causal associations with AA. RT-qPCR analysis revealed markedly elevated SQSTM1 mRNA levels in AA-affected hair follicles compared with healthy controls. Immunofluorescence confirmed increased SQSTM1 protein accumulation alongside reduced LC3B-II expression in AA-affected hair follicles.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study underscores the significant association between SQSTM1 and AA, advancing our understanding of AA pathophysiology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fimmu.2025.1652444","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,25]],"date-time":"2025-11-25T06:26:27Z","timestamp":1764051987000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Association between SQSTM1 dysregulation and risk in alopecia areata: a Mendelian randomization 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