Expression of CD117 and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Receptor α in Patients with Alopecia Areata

    January 2020 in “ Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology ”
    Saritha Mohanan, Mary Theresa Sylvia, Carounanidy Udayashankar, Ramachandran V Bhat
    Studysummary This study found that the expression of CD117 and platelet-derived growth factor receptor α differs in alopecia areata tissue compared to normal controls, with platelet-derived growth factor receptor α correlating with disease severity.
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