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    GlossaryAutoimmune Processes

    body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells

    Autoimmune processes occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues, thinking they are foreign invaders. This can lead to various diseases, such as alopecia areata, where the immune system targets hair follicles, causing hair loss.

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      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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      diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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