iNKT Cells Ameliorate Human Autoimmunity: Lessons from Alopecia Areata

    April 2018 in “ Journal of autoimmunity ”
    Amal Ghraieb, Aviad Keren, A. Ginzburg … Amos Gilhar
    Studysummary In this study, iNKT10 cells were found to play a significant role in preventing and treating alopecia areata in a humanized mouse model, suggesting these cells could have potential in managing related autoimmune disorders.
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