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Causal role of immune cells in alopecia areata: A two‐sample Mendelian randomization study

Wen Xu,Yuqing Shen,3 Authors,Xiuzu Song

2024 · DOI: 10.1111/srt.13579
Skin research and technology · 14 Citations

TLDR

This study investigated the causal influence of immune cell traits on AA utilizing a two‐sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to investigate the collapse of hair follicle immune privilege.

Abstract

Previous research has highlighted an association between alopecia areata (AA) and the collapse of hair follicle immune privilege, however, the causal linkage to specific immune cell traits remains to be elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the causal influence of immune cell traits on AA utilizing a two‐sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach.