Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Chain-Related Gene A Polymorphisms and Extended Haplotypes Are Associated with Familial Alopecia Areata

    December 2005 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Nazila Barahmani, Mariza de Andrade, Joshua P. Slusser … Madeleine Duvic
    Studysummary This study found significant associations between certain MICA variants and haplotypes with alopecia areata, suggesting MICA as a potential candidate gene linked to the disease's susceptibility and severity.
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