learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Somatostatin Expression in Human Hair Follicles and Its Potential Role in Immune Privilege 27 citations , January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research The Immune Response to COVID-19: Does Sex Matter? 15 citations , April 2022 in “Immunology” Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
research Exomic Sequencing of Immune-Related Genes Reveals Novel Candidate Variants Associated with Alopecia Universalis 18 citations , January 2013 in “PLoS ONE” HLA-DRB5 and other genes may be linked to alopecia universalis.
research Genome-Wide Association Study in Alopecia Areata Implicates Both Innate and Adaptive Immunity 717 citations , June 2010 in “Nature” Alopecia areata involves both innate and adaptive immunity, with specific genes linked to the disease.
research Role of Ferroportin-Mediated Iron Release from Macrophages in Tissue Homeostasis and Repair February 2018 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” Ferroportin in macrophages is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by managing iron distribution.