research Epidermal γδ T Cells, CD8 T Cells, and Macrophages Are Increased in Number in Alopecia Areata and Express BST2 as Part of an Interferon-Driven Antiviral Gene Signature June 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In alopecia areata, certain immune cells increase and express a protein linked to immune activation.
research SARS-CoV-2 Non-Structural Proteins and Their Roles in Host Immune Evasion 52 citations , September 2022 in “Viruses” SARS-CoV-2 proteins help the virus avoid the immune system, delaying response and increasing inflammation.
research Inflammasome Proteins as Biomarkers of Injury and Disease January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
research Plants Producing Ribosome-Inactivating Proteins in Traditional Medicine 40 citations , November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
research Protein S-Palmitoylation as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Dermatoses December 2025 in “Biomolecules” Targeting protein S-palmitoylation could lead to new skin disease treatments.
community Average r/bald user complaining in Satire 398 upvotes 1 month ago Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.