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July 2019 in “PloS one” This study found that T-regulatory cells, specifically the FOXP3 CD39 subset, were significantly reduced in both circulation and hair follicles of alopecia areata patients compared to healthy subjects, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This meta-analysis found an increased prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with lichen planopilaris compared to controls, though the exact relationship between the two conditions remains unclear.
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that in psoriasis patients, the K17 protein probably functions as an autoantigen, with the HLA-Cw*06:02 risk genotype strongly linked to the T cell response size.
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August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study concluded that neither basal nor ACTH-stimulated 17-OHP concentrations effectively indicate carrier status for 21-hydroxylase deficiency among Slovenian hyperandrogenic women, recommending molecular analysis of the CYP21 gene for reliable screening.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” This study found that female patients with ankylosing spondylitis have a high association with the HLA-B27 antigen, similar to previous findings in males.