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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
Alopecia areata involves immune system changes, especially in severe cases, with potential new treatment targets identified.
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August 2024 in “iScience” 3D spheroid culture makes stem cells better at reducing inflammation.
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March 2017 in “Oncotarget” SOCS3 treatment can prevent hair loss by stopping harmful immune responses.
Non-immune dermal cells dominate, epidermal cells increase after day 9, and certain immune cells persist beyond inflammation in wound-induced hair follicle regeneration.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” Blocking IL-17a can improve age-related smell loss in mice.
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November 2022 in “Development” Controlling transposable elements is crucial for successful tissue regeneration.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” ADM scaffolds help skin heal by promoting a healing-type immune response.
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Tridax procumbens may boost the immune system.
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March 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
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January 2025 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Spiny mice can regenerate tissues instead of forming scars.
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