research Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Chain-Related Gene A Polymorphisms and Extended Haplotypes Are Associated with Familial Alopecia Areata
Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
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research Effects of Cyclosporine A on Clinical and Histologic Abnormalities in Dogs with Sebaceous Adenitis
Cyclosporine A can reduce inflammation in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but ongoing treatment is needed.
research Case of Alopecia Induced by Sorafenib, Possible Mechanism Similar to Alopecia Areata
Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.
research Possible Role of ILC1 in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
ILC1 cells contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Coexistence of Dermatomyositis and Alopecia Areata: Insight into Pathogenesis
DM and AA may share a common cause.
research Multiple Sclerosis and Alopecia Areata: Drug-Induced Alopecia Areata or Coexisting Autoimmune Phenomena?
Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Treatments Using Mouse Models
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen in 13 Cases of Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: CYP21A2 Gene p.V281L Mutation from Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Linked to HLA Class I Haplotype HLA-A*33:01; B*14:02; C*08:02 as a Genetic Marker
A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
research Somatostatin Expression in Human Hair Follicles and Its Potential Role in Immune Privilege
Somatostatin may help protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research Neuroimmunoregulation of Androgens in the Adrenal Gland and the Skin
Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.
research Rhodococcus Equi: Clinical Manifestations, Virulence, and Immunity
Rhodococcus equi causes severe pneumonia in young foals, and effective vaccines are needed due to foals' weak immune responses.
research Dyslipidemia in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Statins, Finasteride, or Both?
Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.
research Hair Follicles and Their Role in Skin Health
Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
research Canine Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells: Characterization and Potential as Therapy Candidate for a Large Animal Model of Spinal Cord Injury
Canine epidermal neural crest stem cells could be a promising treatment for spinal cord injuries in dogs.
research Human Leukocyte Antigen Class II Alleles Are Associated with Risk of Alopecia Areata
Certain HLA class II alleles increase or decrease the risk of alopecia areata.
research MHC Class I-Like MILL Molecules Are β2-Microglobulin-Associated, GPI-Anchored Glycoproteins That Do Not Require TAP for Cell Surface Expression
MILL molecules are unique immune proteins in mice that don't need TAP to appear on cell surfaces.
research Cell Surface B2m-Free Human Leukocyte Antigen Monomers and Dimers: Are They Neo-HLA Class and Proto-HLA?
B2m-free HLA variants may be a new class of HLA important in immune responses and diseases.
research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research Prolactin and the Skin: A Dermatological Perspective on an Ancient Pleiotropic Peptide Hormone
Prolactin affects hair growth and skin conditions, and could be a target for new skin disease treatments.
research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
research The Role of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse in Alopecia Areata: Status and Perspectives
Alopecia areata may be treated by restoring hair follicle immune privilege and adjusting immune responses.
research CAQ Corner: Basic Concepts of Transplant Immunology
The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
research Natural Killer Cells in Atopic and Autoimmune Skin Diseases
NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Cellular Therapeutics and Immunotherapies in Wound Healing – On the Pulse of Time?
Cellular and immunotherapies show promise for healing chronic wounds but need more research.
research Lymphocytes, Neuropeptides, And Genes Involved In Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
research Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack
Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Disease of Multiple Players
Alopecia areata is an incurable autoimmune condition causing hair loss, with research aiming for better treatments.
research Association Between EGF and EGFR Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Alopecia Areata in the Korean Population
Certain gene variations in EGF and EGFR may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Scarring Hair Follicle Destruction Is Driven by the Collapse of EGFR-Protected JAK-STAT1-Sensitive Stem Cell Immune Privilege
A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.