CD28 is a promising target for treating alopecia areata with belatacept.
Dual TCR Treg cells are common in various mouse tissues and show diverse characteristics.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” Blocking CD44 can reduce leukocyte migration in autoimmune skin diseases.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 13 citations
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February 1995 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Gamma/delta T cells help defend skin against heavy metals.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Plasmacytoid dendritic cells, which overproduce IFN-α, may play a crucial role in starting alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease causing hair loss.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Enhancing Tregs can protect against alopecia areata.
July 2019 in “Tumor Biology” Bone marrow-derived cells contribute to skin tumors, suggesting new treatment targets for non-melanoma skin cancers.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” B cells can both help and hinder the body's defense against melanoma.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
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June 2025 in “Cell Reports” Clonally expanded CD8+ T cells cause alopecia areata.
Dual TCR Treg cells are common in mouse tissues and vary by location.
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January 2013 in “Stem cells” Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Langerhans' cells are not involved in hair depigmentation in these mice.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” T cells with memory features grow in number and gather around hair follicles when there are not enough immune cells.
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be new treatment targets.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” Canine hair follicle cells show stem cell properties, aiding hair growth.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain immune cells are linked to non-scarring hair loss, suggesting potential for immune-targeted treatments.
January 2010 in “Journal of Animal Science” Transcutaneous vaccination using nanoparticles can enhance immune responses and reduce basal cell carcinomas.
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May 2020 in “JCI Insight” Alopecia areata involves specific immune cells, offering potential treatment targets.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
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May 2005 in “Stem Cells” Mouse skin has special cells in the epidermis that decrease with age and are linked to keratinocyte stem cells.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD200 is not a reliable marker for identifying stem cells in all skin types.
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” Corticosteroid therapy reduces specific immune cells and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata patients.