January 2026 in “Metabolites” This study analyzed gene expression profiles from multiple tissues to explore the molecular connections between obesity and immune-related processes, identifying potential links and pathways that may require further experimental validation to understand their roles in obesity fully.
7 citations
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April 2025 in “Science Advances” This study suggests that a biomaterial-based approach using microneedles and ion solutions to deliver SiO3 2− ions may disrupt inflammatory cycles and improve outcomes in inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy (iDCM).
January 2010 in “Journal of Animal Science” This study demonstrated that transcutaneous vaccination via cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping effectively induced both CD4 and CD8 T cell responses in humans, offering a promising alternative to intramuscular injection.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study using a mouse model, RIPK1 inhibitors were found to delay the onset of alopecia areata, reduce immune cell numbers in affected skin, and increase hair length, indicating a potential therapeutic role in preventing alopecia areata.
22 citations
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September 2019 in “Trends in Immunology” This paper proposes that acne vulgaris is a transient inflammatory response during adolescence due to changes in facial skin's microbiota and sebum environment rather than a stable skin condition.
February 2016 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This review describes human hair follicle behavior and suggests that glycans may play a key role in controlling hair follicle growth, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2016 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This review describes the dual influences on hair follicle homeostasis, proposing it as a "Yin Yang" paradigm, and highlights glycans as a potential key in hair follicle growth control; no new clinical results are reported.
September 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This article explores the interactions between retinoids and the immune system but reports no new clinical results related to their role in hair cycle control.
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October 2022 in “Annual review of cell and developmental biology” This review discusses the roles of peripheral nerves in stem cell and immune responses within the skin and hematopoietic system, emphasizing their potential in developing new therapies; it reports no new experimental results.
6 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of theoretical biology” This study suggests that immune privilege guardians and the pro-inflammatory cytokine interferon-γ significantly influence the dynamics of alopecia areata, supporting the hypothesis that immune privilege collapse is crucial in its development.
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March 2025 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study identified key genes linked to immune cells and potential therapeutic compounds for alopecia areata by evaluating upregulated genes from patient datasets, highlighting T and NK cell involvement in hair follicle attack and suggesting drug candidates through molecular docking and dynamics simulations.
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews current evidence on the role of ILC3s in the skin, highlighting their potential involvement in responding to microbiome changes such as those associated with acne and suggesting gaps in understanding their mechanisms.
21 citations
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April 2025 in “MedComm” This review explores the complex factors involved in alopecia areata, such as immune and genetic influences, and discusses advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, while reporting no new clinical results.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Mathematical Medicine and Biology A Journal of the IMA” This mathematical model of alopecia areata illustrates how inflammatory autoimmune responses interrupt the anagen phase of hair growth, and may help evaluate treatments and identify new therapeutic targets.
May 2026 in “Journal of Human Immunity” In this study, researchers found that the JAK1/2 inhibitor ruxolitinib helped normalize tissue-specific autoimmunity in APECED patients by reducing inflammation and immune cell accumulation, but it was also linked to subclinical side effects like anemia and weight gain.
73 citations
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April 2006 in “BioTechniques” This essay reviews the potential of protein microarrays in proteomics and diagnostics, highlighting no new clinical results but emphasizing the need for advanced high-quality proteins and antibodies.
4 citations
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March 2022 in “BioEssays” This paper reviews how studying the microbiome of the freshwater polyp Hydra can inform new, microbiome-targeting therapies for human hair follicle and skin diseases; it presents no new experimental findings.
February 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology” This review highlights advances in understanding alopecia areata as a systemic disease involving genetic, immune, and environmental factors, noting new treatments like Janus kinase inhibitors but acknowledging challenges in long-term safety and accessibility.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study observed that in human scalp hair follicles, BTNL2 expression is lower in stressed conditions, which correlates with increased cytotoxic activity by gamma/delta and CD8+ T cells, suggesting a possible role for BTNL2 in controlling immune responses relevant to alopecia areata.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reports that stress-related neurohormones and factors, such as CRH and SP, can inhibit hair growth and alter immune functions in murine and human hair follicles.
96 citations
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April 2017 in “Oncotarget” This study found that nanoemulsions of different sizes vary in their ability to penetrate skin layers, with smaller sizes aiding transdermal delivery and potential applications in transcutaneous immunization.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of food bioactives” This review discusses long-term health impacts and physiological disruptions experienced by COVID-19 survivors, highlighting the potential of nutritional interventions to manage post-acute sequelae and metabolic complications.
27 citations
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August 2003 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the roles of several neuropeptides in skin-immune interactions and inflammatory responses, reporting no new results and emphasizing the need for further study in conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “TURKDERM” This article reviews the impact of psychological factors on skin health and discusses the interplay between stress, the brain, and the immune system but presents no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that patients with androgenetic alopecia show differences in scalp microbial communities compared to the general population, including an increase in Cutibacterium acnes, particularly in males, which may interact with lipid and immune pathways to contribute to hair follicle miniaturization.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This review highlights that two-photon excitation microscopy is a valuable tool for visualizing live skin structures and immune responses at high resolution, though its clinical use is hindered by safety and cost issues.
Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that nerve growth factor signaling in organ-cultured human hair follicles inhibits hair growth by inducing apoptosis-driven hair follicle regression.
42 citations
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May 2016 in “Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology” This review explores the novel roles of white adipose tissue in tissue homeostasis and regeneration, emphasizing its impact on epithelial, muscle, and immune tissues, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “JID Innovations” This study found a significant overlap between gene expression signatures of alopecia areata and certain chronic inflammatory skin disorders, suggesting shared biological processes may drive their co-occurrence and providing a foundation for future research into distinct comorbid subtypes.