The Role of Lymphocytes in the Development and Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    September 2015 in “ Expert Review of Clinical Immunology ”
    Hongwei Guo, Yong Cheng, Jerry Shapiro, Kevin J. McElwee
    Studysummary This study suggests that CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes play a crucial role in the development of alopecia areata, based on observations in rodent models that mimic human autoimmune disease.
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