21 citations
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December 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This study demonstrates that T-cell responses in extensive alopecia areata scalp may be aberrantly regulated, with reduced cytokine production but activated phenotype, providing insight into the disease's immune mechanisms.
16 citations
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April 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”
This study found that selectively targeting HDAC4 and HDAC7 in mice can reduce Th17 cell-mediated intestinal inflammation, suggesting a potential treatment approach for Th17-related inflammatory diseases like ulcerative colitis.
11 citations
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September 2023 in “Nature Communications”
In this study, researchers found that the cell surface protein Lrig1 plays a crucial role in regulating the suppressive function of regulatory Tcells, suggesting it as a potential target for treating autoimmune diseases, as evidenced by experiments in mouse models.
71 citations
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology”
This review discusses the similar immune pathways and genetic risk factors of vitiligo and alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the potential for shared treatment research.