research SnapshotDx Quiz: November 2017
Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
870-900 / 1000+ results
research Analysis of Gene Expression in Isolated Single Hair Follicles: An Approach Using Semiquantitative Reverse-Transcriptase—Polymerase Chain Reaction
Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in single hair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
research Decision letter: Type XVII collagen coordinates proliferation in the interfollicular epidermis
Type XVII collagen may help prevent skin aging.
research Two novel CreERT2 transgenic mouse lines to study melanocytic cells in vivo
New mouse models help study melanocytic cells for melanoma research.
research Upadacitinib for the Treatment of Systemic Immune Co-Morbidity in One Case: Alopecia Areata, Vitiligo, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Allergic Rhinitis-Asthma – Multifaceted Control
Upadacitinib improved multiple immune-related conditions in one patient.
research CDH3 gene related hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy – A case with a novel mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Preservation of sebaceous glands and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma expression in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Sebaceous glands are often preserved and PPARy expression is constant in some cases of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Defining and targeting differentiation of non-melanoma skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma behaves like hair follicles and targeting specific pathways may help treat it.
research Regulatory T Cell Heterogeneity in the Steady State and Tumor
Regulatory T cells adapt to different environments to control inflammation and support tissue repair.
research Chemokine C-C Motif Ligand 7 (CCL7), a Biomarker of Atherosclerosis, Is Associated with the Severity of Alopecia Areata: A Preliminary Study
Higher levels of CCL7 are linked to more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research 035 Expansion of bacterial phosphatidylglycerol reactive CD4+ T cells in atopic dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis have more CD4+ T cells that respond to a certain bacterial lipid, which may play a role in the skin condition's inflammation.
research Primary vitreoretinal lymphoma masquerading as refractory uveitis—just go with the flow
Early and accurate diagnosis of primary vitreoretinal lymphoma is crucial to prevent serious complications.
research Read-Through for Nonsense Mutations in Type XVII Collagen‒Deficient Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
research Regulatory T Cells in Autoimmune Diseases and their Potential
Enhancing regulatory T cells may help treat autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata.
research Changes in Populations of HLA- DR+CD3+ Cells and CD57–CD16+ Cells in Alopecia areata after Corticosteroid Therapy
Corticosteroid therapy reduces specific immune cells and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
research Immune privilege and alopecia areata
Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
research Congenital cutaneous lymphadenoma
An 8-year-old girl had a rare, benign skin tumor on her forehead.
research Localization of the rabies virus antigen in Merkel cells in the follicle-sinus complexes of muzzle skins of rabid dogs
Rabies virus was found in specific skin cells of rabid dogs' muzzles, suggesting these cells could help diagnose rabies.
research Application and Challenges of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy in Systemic Rheumatic Diseases and Autoimmune Disorders
CAR-T cell therapy shows promise for treating autoimmune disorders but faces challenges like complex manufacturing and limited tissue penetration.
research Characterization ofCDH3-Related Congenital Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
CDH3-related disease causes worsening eye and hair issues.
research 176 Myeloid cell-specific deletion of mTOR suppresses psoriasis-like skin inflammation in C57BL/6 mice
Targeting mTOR in myeloid cells may help reduce psoriasis symptoms.
research Expression of COUP-TF-interacting protein 2 (CTIP2) in mouse skin during development and in adulthood
CTIP2 may help in skin development and maintenance.
research Identification and profiling of microRNA between back and belly Skin in Rex rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Different miRNAs in Rex rabbit skin affect cell processes and hair growth.
research 546 Gene expression signatures and ALADIN score correlates with response of alopecia areata patients to treatment with JAK inhibitors
The ALADIN score can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to JAK inhibitor treatments.
research Histopathological Findings and Proliferative Activity of Canine Sebaceous Gland Tumours with a Predominant Reserve Cell Population
High proliferative activity and peripheral invasion indicate malignancy in canine sebaceous gland tumors; the term 'epithelioma' should be updated for clarity.
research Niche work when you can get it: collagen XVII and the melanocyte stem cell
Collagen XVII is crucial for preventing hair and pigmentation loss by maintaining melanocyte stem cells.
research Clinical Snippets
A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
research Diagnostic Value of VDR in Bone Metastasis and Prognosis of Patients with Breast Cancer and Expression Correlation between Vitamin D Receptor and Hairless Protein
Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
research Gamma/delta T cells and human skin reactivity to heavy metals
Gamma/delta T cells help defend skin against heavy metals.
research Alopecia areata but not androgenetic alopecia is characterized by a restricted and oligoclonal T-cell receptor-repertoire among infiltrating lymphocytes
Alopecia areata involves specific T-cells, unlike androgenetic alopecia.