research Blocking Potassium Channels (Kv1.3): A New Treatment Option for Alopecia Areata? 28 citations , March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Kv1.3 blockers may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
research Alopecia areata: Animal models illuminate autoimmune pathogenesis and novel immunotherapeutic strategies 82 citations , March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
research iNKT cells ameliorate human autoimmunity: Lessons from alopecia areata 27 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” iNKT cells can help prevent and treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
research Alopecia areata: a review of disease pathogenesis 191 citations , May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research 080 Mouse models of alopecia areata: C3H/HeJ mice versus the humanized AA mouse model April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The humanized AA mouse model is better for testing new alopecia areata treatments.