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May 2022 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” BST2 protein and certain T cells increase in early alopecia areata.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
Keratinocytes can reduce the survival of certain melanoma cells, suggesting new therapy paths.
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ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be new treatment targets.
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Alopecia areata patients show increased inflammation and OX40 activation, suggesting a new treatment target.
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