Deletion of Acbp in mouse results in
sebocyte hyperplasia and sparse, matted hair with a greasy
appearance [35]. Fatty acid transport protein (FATP) 4 is the primary
intestinal FATP and is thought to play a major role in dietary fatty
acid uptake. Mutation in FATP4 also defects in hair follicle
morphogenesis and hair growth [36]. Opportunities for pharmacological
intervention in hair disorders may be derived from new
knowledge about lipid metabolism [34].