Increased Retinol-Binding Protein 4 and Anti-RBP4 Antibody in Alopecia Areata

    June 2011 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Keun Jae Ahn, Eunhee Choi, J. Kim … S.B. Cho
    Studysummary This study found that individuals with alopecia areata had significantly higher serum levels of retinol-binding protein 4 and increased IgG immunoreactivity against it, suggesting a role in the disease's pathogenesis.
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