Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Alopecia Areata Reveals Molecular Pathways Distinguishing Heritability, Disease, and Severity

    June 2010 in “ Genes and Immunity ”
    Alvin B. Coda, V Qafalijaj Hysa, Kristina Seiffert-Sinha, Animesh A. Sinha
    Studysummary This study found distinct gene expression patterns in the blood of alopecia areata patients, suggesting involvement of immune processes and new pathways like Wnt signaling and apoptosis in disease pathogenesis.
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