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    Single-Nucleus and Bulk RNA Sequencing Reveals the Involvement of Natural Killer and CD8+ T Cells in the Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2025 in “ Journal of Inflammation Research ”
    Haijing Fu, Wumei Zhao, Leiwei Jiang, Shijun Shan
    Studysummary This study found that NK and CD8+ T cell infiltration may drive inflammation in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that targeting IL-15 signaling could offer a new therapeutic approach for hair regeneration.
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