Gene Expression of Indoleamine 2,3 Dioxygenase 1, Insulin-Growth Factor 1 and Red/IK Cytokine in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, T-cell mediated autoimmune disease directed against the hair follicle, which partially evolves due to a loss of the immune privilege of the anagen hair follicle. The immune privilege is maintained by several factors, including a downregulation of MHC class I and II...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca
2014-09-01
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Series: | Notulae Scientia Biologicae |
Online Access: | http://notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/9406 |