Towards Cell-Based Therapy of Alopecia Areata: Autologous Human Vδ2+ Foxp3+ γδTreg Cells Restore Hair-Follicle Immune Privilege and Promote Hair Regrowth in Human Alopecia Areata Models Ex Vivo and In Vivo

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Aviad Keren, Nyra Goldstein, Marta Bertolini … Amos Gilhar
    Studysummary This study found that human γδTregs promoted hair regrowth and restored hair follicle immune privilege in a model of alopecia areata, suggesting potential for cell-based therapy in autoimmune diseases.
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