Gamma Delta T Cells as Novel Players in Alopecia Areata Pathobiology: Vdelta1 Positive T Lymphocytes May Recognize Stressed Hair Follicle Keratinocytes, Leading to IFN Gamma-Dependent Hair Follicle Dystrophy and Immune Privilege Collapse

    April 2016 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Youhei Uchida, Marta Bertolini, Majid Alam … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study suggests that NKG2D+ Vδ1 T cells may contribute to hair follicle pathology in alopecia areata by recognizing stressed keratinocytes and inducing immune privilege collapse.
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