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research Vitamin D and Human Health: Lessons from Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
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research Development and Progression of Alopecia in the Vitamin D Receptor Null Mouse
Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
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research Alopecia Areata: A Tissue-Specific Autoimmune Disease of the Hair Follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
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research The Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is likely caused by a combination of genetic factors and immune system dysfunction, and may represent different diseases with various causes.
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research Twenty Nail Dystrophy with Alopecia Areata in an Atopic Child
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