Association of JAK1 and JAK2 Gene Polymorphism With Alopecia Areata Risk: A Case-Control Genetic Study

    December 2025 in “ Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences ”
    Zeinab Mahmoud kadry, Haisam Abdelrhman, Essam El Din Abd-El Aziz Nada … Zeinab Abu El Baha Gouda
    Studysummary This study found that the JAK1 rs310241 AG genotype is associated with a 4.6-fold increased risk of alopecia areata, whereas JAK2 polymorphisms showed no significant link, suggesting a potential genetic susceptibility factor warranting further research.
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