April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that dysregulated microRNA expression in mice may be linked to aberrant gene activity that contributes to the development of alopecia areata.
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July 2021 in “Microbial biotechnology” This study found that combining LED yellow light with an engineered strain expressing CXCL12 improved wound healing and reduced inflammation in a mouse model of scald wounds.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that CXCL12 inhibits hair growth via the CXCR4/STAT signaling pathway, suggesting that targeting this pathway could be a promising approach for promoting hair growth.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that certain T cell-associated genes were upregulated in dogs with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and vitiligo, suggesting a shared immunopathogenesis with humans.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.