Human Regulatory Gamma Delta T Lymphocytes as Novel Autoimmunity-Protective Cells: Lessons from Alopecia Areata

    November 2024
    Amos Gilhar, Aviad Keren, Nyra Goldstein … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that γδTregs can prevent and treat alopecia areata in a mouse model with human scalp transplants, suggesting potential for cell-based therapies in autoimmune diseases like alopecia.
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