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GlossaryNeural Cell Adhesion Molecule (CD56)

protein aiding cell-cell adhesion in neurons and immune cells

Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule (NCAM), also known as CD56, is a protein found on the surface of certain cells, including neurons and natural killer cells. It plays a crucial role in cell-cell adhesion, which is essential for the development and maintenance of the nervous system, as well as in immune responses.

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research Subset Analysis of NKG2D+ Cells in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

The study suggests that a specific type of immune cell, memory-like NK cells, may increase during active hair loss in Alopecia areata.

research Microarray Gene Expression Analysis of Lesional Skin in Canine Pemphigus Foliaceus

February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences”

Canine pemphigus foliaceus involves significant immune activity and shares similarities with human pemphigus.

research The Densities of T Cells, Langerhans Cells, and Natural Killer Cells in Uninvolved Skin of Patients with Acne Vulgaris

September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.

research Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Patient with 17α-Hydroxylase Deficiency

4 citations, January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Low androgen levels can still cause female pattern hair loss.

research Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands

25 citations, February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.

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