3 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology”
In this study, researchers reported that a newly developed interferon-γ release assay for cell-mediated immunity to SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid peptides demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity, making it a robust tool for routine diagnostic tests and potentially useful in predicting clinical outcomes after pathogen re-exposure.
In this study, conditional deletion of BRD4 in OX40-expressing cells of mice led to alopecia, dermatitis, and loss of hair follicle stem cell function, revealing BRD4's role in skin inflammation and stem cell regulation.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
This case study suggests that autoimmunity involving cytotoxic CD8+ T cells may link alopecia areata and human T-cell lymphotropic virus-1-associated myelopathy in adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma patients.
This review highlights that T cells are crucial in regulating hair follicle regeneration and their disruption can lead to alopecia, providing insights into hair disorders related to Tcell immune balance and hair follicle regeneration.
Hairloss may be linked to the GPR133 receptor, independent of the androgen receptor pathway. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and KX-826 show varying results, with hairloss persisting due to high testosterone and GPR133's role.
A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hairloss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.
Prolactin may contribute to hairloss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.
Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hairloss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.
The conversation discusses hairloss linked to BDNF-increasing nootropics like Semax and Lions Mane. Suggested topical treatments include capsaicin, beta-glucan, and ginseng to counteract TGF-B activation.