Abnormal Epigenetic Modifications in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Alopecia Areata

    September 2011 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Ming Zhao, Guobiao Liang, Xiaoyan Wu … Qianjin Lu
    Studysummary This study found that DNA methylation and histone modification status were altered in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with alopecia areata, suggesting these changes may contribute to the disease's pathological immune responses.
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