115 citations
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study identified significant genetic associations with frontal fibrosing alopecia at four genomic loci, suggesting it is a genetically predisposed immuno-inflammatory disorder influenced by the HLA-B*07: 02 allele.
27 citations
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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.
19 citations
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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.
15 citations
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can inhibit phosphorylation of STAT1 and reduce a specific subset of immune cells in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a potential role in maintaining immune privilege in alopecia areata.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This case report describes a 67-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia and her daughter with lichen planopilaris, noting identical HLA D types which suggest a phenotypical link between these conditions.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study suggests that StemMACS MSC Expansion Media is more suitable than PowerStem MSC1 media for expanding therapeutic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, with less expression of negative markers and better chromosomal stability.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation was associated with an increased susceptibility to familial frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting an antigen-driven mechanism linked to certain human leukocyte antigen haplotypes.
7 citations
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February 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study identified an association between alopecia areata and the MICA*009 and HLA-B14 genetic markers, highlighting the importance of studying them together to better understand their role in this condition.
7 citations
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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.
5 citations
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” This study found that severe forms of alopecia areata showed increased activated T cells and natural killer cells, which decreased after corticosteroid treatment, correlating with disease activity and hair regrowth.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Bone marrow transplantation” Alopecia areata can be transferred through stem cell transplants from affected siblings.
3 citations
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July 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study reports that some human cell surface HLA-I molecules (including HLA-B27) can appear without their usual peptide component, potentially altering immune interactions, influencing arthritis development in specific mice models, and exhibiting upregulation in certain cancer cells.
2 citations
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October 1990 in “PubMed” This study suggests that autoimmune dysregulation involving HLA-DR+ T and NK cell subsets may contribute to severe patchy alopecia areata and alopecia universalis, with normalization seen after betamethasone treatment.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, researchers found that most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia lacked the protective rs1800440 polymorphism in the CYP1B1 gene, suggesting its potential role in the development of this condition, while a significant number carried the rs9258883 polymorphism in HLA-B*07:02.
1 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports a strong association between the MICA locus, specifically the MICA∗3-DR∗6-DQ6 haplotype, and Alopecia Areata in families.
December 2025 in “Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal” In this retrospective review, increased frequencies of certain HLA-DRB1 alleles and low vitamin D3 levels were observed in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting an association with immunogenetic factors and potential relevance for screening and treatment decisions.
August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study of clinical-grade ADMSCs, researchers found that cells expanded in PowerStem MSC1 media exhibited increased negative marker expression, chromosomal abnormalities, and signs of senescence compared to those cultured in StemMACS MSC Expansion Media, suggesting that the latter is more suitable for therapeutic applications.
January 2026 in “Digital Repository (National Repository of Grey Literature)” In this study, researchers measured long-term cortisol levels in horse hair to assess stress under different management conditions, finding the highest levels in police horses and much lower levels in sport and leisure horses, suggesting management methods may influence stress loads.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mercury allergy linked to specific genes may contribute to burning mouth syndrome, and silicon might play a role in maintaining healthy hair.
717 citations
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June 2010 in “Nature” This study identified key genetic regions associated with alopecia areata, highlighting both acquired and innate immune involvement, with a novel link to the upregulation of ULBP ligands in autoimmune disease.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.
295 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the immunological aspects of alopecia areata, focusing on genetic, neuroimmunological, and immune privilege factors, but does not report new clinical findings.
286 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review examines the interplay of genetics and neuroimmunology in alopecia areata, highlighting its potential to inform broader autoimmunity research, but reports no new findings.
185 citations
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” This review discusses alopecia areata as a model for studying tissue-directed autoimmune diseases and reports no new clinical findings.
148 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, linked to specific hair follicle antigens and genetic factors.
143 citations
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January 2007 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” This study identified four genetic loci on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 that may contribute to susceptibility for alopecia areata and suggested shared genetic factors with psoriasis.
143 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the autoimmune nature of alopecia areata, potential therapeutic targets, and highlights the need for further studies on immunomodulatory treatments and genetic factors, but it reports no new clinical results.
132 citations
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April 2005 in “Gastroenterology” This narrative review discusses advancements in the understanding and treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis as a manifestation of celiac disease and reports no new research results.
125 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses sex-based differences in immune responses, focusing on genetic, hormonal, and microbiome factors influencing infections like COVID-19, and reports no clinical results.