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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mast cells and CD8 T cells interact closely in skin diseases, affecting each other's behavior and contributing to conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study conducted a meta-analysis of gene expression data from 132 samples (82 patients with alopecia areata and 50 controls) to establish a comprehensive molecular signature of lesional scalp in alopecia areata. The analysis identified 5109 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), with 2710 upregulated and 2399 downregulated, significantly more than the 120 DEGs shared across the five studies analyzed. Key findings include consistently expressed genes such as CXCL9, CCL18, and CXCL10, and highlighted pathways involving chemokines/receptors and markers of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and NK cells. Downregulated genes were related to keratins and proteins crucial for hair follicle structure. The study also found enrichment in Th1, Th2, and Th17 pathways, particularly through JAK-STAT signaling, providing new insights into alopecia areata's pathogenesis and potential treatment targets.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Alopecia areata and vitiligo share immune system dysfunction but differ in specific immune responses and affected areas.
April 2024 in “Bioscience trends” Higher levels of certain DNAs in blood may indicate hair follicle damage in alopecia areata patients.