December 2025 in “Babcock University Medical Journal” This study found that in patients with Alopecia Areata, CD27 and IL-35 levels were significantly higher in those with bacterial infections, suggesting they may be useful as immunological biomarkers.
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that a history of immunization and throat carriage of bacterial pathogens, including Streptococcus pyogenes, were associated with increased risk of developing alopecia areata.
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June 2017 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” This study found that alkaloids isolated from Eclipta alba leaves showed increasing antimicrobial activity with higher concentrations, particularly against S. aureus and E. coli, suggesting potential for developing antimicrobial agents.
June 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study evaluated the wedelolactone content and antimicrobial activity of Eclipta alba and Wedelia chinensis extracts, finding a potential relationship between the concentration of wedelolactone and their in vitro antimicrobial effects against several pathogenic bacteria and yeast.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” This study found that duloxetine and escitalopram exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, while buspirone had selective effects, and finasteride disrupted yeast virulence traits, suggesting these drugs could be repurposed as antimicrobial therapies.