The Alopecia Areata Phenotype Is Induced by the Water Avoidance Stress Test in CCHCR1-Deficient Mice

    Qiao Feng Zhao, Nagisa Yoshihara, Atsushi Takagi … Shigaku Ikeda

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    Studysummary In this study, 25% of CCHCR1-deficient mice exposed to stress developed hair loss similar to human alopecia areata, suggesting CCHCR1 is a susceptibility gene for the disease.
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