May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that blood microarray biomarkers may help predict individual treatment response in psoriasis patients, highlighting a distinct blood signature related to inflammation, interferon, and myeloid lineage transcripts.
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September 2010 in “Genomics” This study found distinct gene expression profiles in alopecia areata-affected skin, suggesting T-cell mediated immune responses and unique gene profiles between different stages of the disease.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, distinct immune and cellular profiles were observed in adults with atopic dermatitis associated with high levels of Staphylococcus aureus, including increased proinflammatory T cells and markers of skin barrier impairment, pointing to potential therapeutic targets for managing these interactions.
This study found that Nubian ibex have developed genetic adaptations in response to their desert environment, including enhanced skin barrier, DNA repair, viral response, and metabolism of toxic compounds.
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August 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that the DNA methylation status of skin samples from cashmere goats was higher during the telogen stage compared to the anagen stage, identifying genes potentially important for hair follicle development and growth.
