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Protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor type 22 gene polymorphism in alopecia areata: Does it have an association with disease severity?
Journal of cosmetic dermatology - 1 Nov 2020
Shehata Wafaa Ahmed, Maraee Alaa, Kamal Heba, Tayel Nermin, Azmy Rania
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BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata is a condition involving hair loss from certain or all areas of the body. It has been considered as an immune-mediated disease, characterized by the infiltration of CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocytes in the hair follicles. AIM OF THE STUDY: The study aimed to assess whether protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor type 22 gene single nucleotide polymorphism 1858C/T has any relationship with...
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