July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study investigated the role of immune cells in Alopecia Areata (AA) by performing single cell RNA-seq on CD45+ immune cells from AA-affected and control mice. It identified a unique subset of Arg1+ macrophages predominantly present in AA mice, suggesting their involvement in AA pathogenesis. These macrophages showed upregulation of genes related to arginine metabolism and pro-inflammatory cytokines, indicating an inflammatory phenotype. Validation techniques confirmed an increased presence of Arg1+ macrophages near hair follicles in AA skin. Treatment with an arginase inhibitor delayed disease onset in mice, highlighting potential therapeutic targets in metabolic pathways for AA.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation caused a man's rare skin condition, Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome.
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January 2017 in “Intestinal Research” Genotyping for NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys can help predict thiopurine side effects in Japanese IBD patients.