research Identification of an Intronic Regulatory Element Necessary for Tissue-Specific Expression of Foxn1 in Thymic Epithelial Cells
A specific DNA region is crucial for Foxn1 gene expression in thymus cells but not in hair follicles.
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research T-Cell Reconstitution After Thymus Xenotransplantation Induces Hair Depigmentation and Loss
T-cell reconstitution after thymus transplantation can cause hair whitening and loss.
research FOXN1 Deficient Nude Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
research Transient Mitochondrial DNA Double Strand Breaks in Mice Cause Accelerated Aging Phenotypes in a ROS-Dependent but p53/p21-Independent Manner
Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
research Non-Motor Comorbidity of Myasthenia Gravis: Myasthenia Gravis as a Systemic Immunological Disorder Involving Non-Motor Systems
Myasthenia gravis can affect both motor and non-motor systems due to immune system issues.
research Hairless-Knockout Piglets Generated Using CRISPR/Cas9 Exhibit Abnormalities in Skin and Thymus
Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
research First Use of Thymus Transplantation Therapy for FOXN1 Deficiency (Nude/SCID): A Report of 2 Cases
Thymus transplantation successfully restored immune function in infants with FOXN1 deficiency.
research Mice Engrafted with Human Fetal Thymic Tissue and Hematopoietic Stem Cells Develop Pathology Resembling Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
research FOXN1: A Master Regulator Gene of Thymic Epithelial Development Program
The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
research Human FOXN1 Deficiency Is Associated with Alpha Beta Double-Negative and FoxP3 Positive T-Cell Expansions That Are Distinctly Modulated upon Thymic Transplantation
Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.
research The Effects of Androgens on T Cells: Clues to Female Predominance in Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.
research Epstein-Barr Virus Associated with High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
A boy with severe immune deficiency and Epstein-Barr virus died from high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
research Industry Updates from the Field of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine in June 2019
In June 2019, the stem cell research field saw major progress, including new clinical trials, FDA approvals, and industry collaborations.
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 Decision Letter: IL-18 Signaling Promotes Homing of Mature Tregs into the Thymus
IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.
research IL-18 Signaling Promotes Homing of Mature Tregs into the Thymus
IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.
research Omenn Syndrome in a 10-Month-Old Male With Athymia and VACTERL Association
A 10-month-old boy with a rare combination of genetic conditions has severe immune deficiency and treatment challenges.
research Visualizing Androgen Receptor Activity in Male and Female Mice
Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.
research Fatal Autoimmunity Results from the Conditional Deletion of Snai2 and Snai3
Deleting Snai2 and Snai3 causes fatal autoimmunity.
research Overexpression of Smad7 Results in Severe Pathological Alterations in Multiple Epithelial Tissues
Too much Smad7 can cause serious changes in skin tissues, including problems with hair growth, thymus shrinkage, and eye development issues.
research Tissue Resident Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells: Sentinels and Saboteurs in Health and Disease
Foxp3+ Regulatory T Cells are important for immunity and tolerance, affect hair growth and wound healing, and their dysfunction can contribute to obesity-related diseases and other health issues.
research Developing Stratified Epithelia: Lessons from the Epidermis and Thymus
The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
research Study on the Expression Patterns of Thymosin β4 and Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor (VEGF) in Normal Human Tissues Using Tissue Microarray
Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for organ function and may help with blood vessel formation.
research Analysis of Thymosin β4 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression in Normal Human Tissues Using Tissue Microarray
Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for blood vessel formation in many organs.
research T-Cell Induced-Self MHC Class I/Peptide Complexes May Enable De Novo Tolerance Induction to Neo-Antigens Occurring Outside of the Thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research Can Extra-Adrenal Cortisol Secretion Occur in an Adrenalectomized Patient?
A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.
research Study on Toxicity of Hydrocortisone 17-Butyrate 21-Propionate: Subacute Toxicity in Dogs by Percutaneous Administration
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment caused reversible side effects like skin issues, weight gain, and organ changes in dogs.
research Biological Significance of FoxN1 Gain-of-Function Mutations During T and B Lymphopoiesis in Juvenile Mice
FoxN1 overexpression in young mice harms immune cell and skin development.
research Morphologic Markers of Acute and Chronic Stress in Child Abuse
The conclusion is that certain physical signs in the body can indicate past acute and chronic stress, which may help in child abuse investigations.
research Lineage Potential, Plasticity, and Environmental Reprogramming of Epithelial Stem/Progenitor Cells
Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.