learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research To Identify the Expression of Intracellular Toll-Like Receptors in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Alopecia Areata November 2023 Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
research Toll-Like Receptor 3 Agonist, Polyinosinic-Polycytidylic Acid, Upregulates Carbonic Anhydrase II in Human Keratinocytes 9 citations, January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
research Skin 2 citations, January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.
research Altered Expression of Intracellular Toll-Like Receptors in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Alopecia Areata 12 citations, March 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
research Clinical and Neuropathogenetic Aspects of Human African Trypanosomiasis 86 citations, January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.