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GlossaryCD8 (CD8 T lymphocyte)

protein on cytotoxic T cells that kills infected cells

CD8 is a protein found on the surface of certain immune cells, specifically a subset of T cells known as cytotoxic T cells or CD8+ T cells. These cells play a crucial role in the immune system by directly killing infected or cancerous cells.

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research Comparison Between the Effectiveness of Topical Latanoprost and Topical Minoxidil in Treating Scalp Alopecia Areata in Relation to CD8 Cell Expression: A Study Using Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Immunohistochemical Methods

1 citations, June 2023 in “Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series”

Minoxidil is more effective than Latanoprost for treating patchy alopecia areata.

research Effects of Topical Application of Astragalus Membranaceus in Spontaneous Alopecia Mice Model

4 citations, March 2018 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine”

Astragalus membranaceus helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss symptoms.

The Contributory Roles of Th17 Lymphocyte and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte at the Hair Bulge Region and Hair Bulb Area in Chronic Alopecia Areata Patients

research The Contributory Roles of Th17 Lymphocyte and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte at the Hair Bulge Region and Hair Bulb Area in Chronic Alopecia Areata Patients

18 citations, January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology”

Certain immune cells contribute to severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata, with Th17 cells possibly having a bigger impact than cytotoxic T cells.

research CD8-Positive Lymphocytes in Graft-Versus-Host Disease of Humanized NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid Il2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ Mice

7 citations, February 2015 in “Journal of comparative pathology”

CD8+ T cells play a key role in graft-versus-host disease in certain mice models.

research Autoimmunity: Alopecia Areata

143 citations, January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.

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