research High-throughput T cell receptor sequencing identifies clonally expanded CD8+ T cell populations in alopecia areata 46 citations , October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
research A mouse model of vitiligo based on endogenous auto-reactive CD8 + T cell targeting skin melanocyte 24 citations , October 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
research Diffuse alopecia areata is associated with intense inflammatory infiltration and CD8+ T cells in hair loss regions and an increase in serum IgE level 24 citations , January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
research SOCS3 treatment prevents the development of alopecia areata by inhibiting CD8+ T cell-mediated autoimmune destruction 16 citations , March 2017 in “Oncotarget” SOCS3 treatment can prevent hair loss by stopping harmful immune responses.
research Exploring Mast Cell–CD8 T Cell Interactions in Inflammatory Skin Diseases 6 citations , January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.