The Emergence of Alopecia Areata Is Not Dependent on Perforin-Mediated Cytolysis
May 2024
in “
The Journal of Immunology
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New to Alopecia Areata? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This study found that in mice, perforin-mediated cytolysis by CD8 T cells is not necessary for the autoimmune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata, suggesting other mechanisms are responsible for disease progression.
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