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January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
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May 2019 in “Rheumatology” Tph cells are linked to the severity of systemic lupus erythematosus.
IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.
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June 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” HTLV-1-associated lichenoid dermatitis (HALD) is linked to an immune response against HTLV-1-infected cells.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Increased regulatory T cell activity may lead to better outcomes in acute diffuse and total alopecia.
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May 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Higher free testosterone levels in men are linked to a stronger immune response, not weaker.
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June 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have more Th17 cells and fewer Treg cells, which may be key to the condition's development.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.
The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.
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November 2023 in “Science Immunology” Super-enhancers control CD25 expression in specific cell types, affecting immune function.
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” γδ T cells adapt uniquely to different tissues in mice.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” TH antibodies in vitiligo and AA patients recognize the same protein parts.
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February 2015 in “Journal of comparative pathology” CD8+ T cells play a key role in graft-versus-host disease in certain mice models.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tissue environment greatly affects the unique epigenetic makeup of regulatory T cells, which could impact autoimmune disease treatment.
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June 2015 in “F1000Research” Psoriasis may be chronic because it lacks certain immune system controls that prevent overreaction.
Dual TCR Treg cells are common in various mouse tissues and show diverse characteristics.
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August 2006 in “The Journal of Dermatology” HLA can be linked to autoimmune hepatitis.