Gene Array Profiling and Immunomodulation Studies Define a Cell-Mediated Immune Response Underlying the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata in a Mouse Model and Humans

    August 2002 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Joseph M. Carroll, Michael C. Byrne, Kevin J. McElwee … John P. Sundberg
    Studysummary Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
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