Deciphering the Complex Immunopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata

    May 2024 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Ingrid Šutić Udović, Nika Hlača, Larisa Prpić Massari … Marijana Vičić
    Studysummary This manuscript reviews the latest understanding of alopecia areata's pathogenesis, highlighting the roles of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors, with a focus on immune responses involving IFN-γ and cytotoxic CD8+ T-cells as key contributors to hair follicle inflammation and function disruption without follicle destruction.
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