Unveiling the Immune and Vitamin Profiles of Blood: Potential Biomarkers for Alopecia Areata

    May 2025 in “ PeerJ ”
    Jin Ke, Fangfang Chen, Yu‐Pei Chen … Li Ma
    Studysummary This study observed that, among alopecia areata patients in Fujian, China, lower IgG4 levels and higher IFN-γ levels were statistically significant, suggesting their potential role as biomarkers for the condition and highlighting avenues for future therapeutic developments.
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