Increased Blood Levels of NKG2D+CD4+ T Cells in Patients with Alopecia Areata

    December 2016 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Yong Hyun Jang, Jin Kyeong Choi, Yun Hwan Jang … Do Won Kim
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that patients with alopecia areata had a significant increase in NKG2D+CD4+ T cell levels in their blood compared to healthy controls.
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    2. Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease Causing Hair Loss The New England Journal of Medicine · 2012
    3. Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2007

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