This meta-analysis found that the rs2476601 SNP of the PTPN22 gene is significantly associated with reduced susceptibility to alopecia areata, with carriers of the C-allele and CC-genotype having a lower risk.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”
This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes A and B had the highest prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and that the visceral adiposity index may help predict metabolic risk.
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This study found no persistent presence of Coxsackie virus genome in the skin of pemphigus patients despite higher IgG positivity compared to controls, suggesting the need for larger studies to clarify its role.
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March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology”
This study introduced a validated LC-MS/MS-based method for profiling long-term steroid concentrations in human scalp hair, offering potential applications in endocrinology research.
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