Polymorphism of FAS and FAS Ligand Genes in Alopecia Areata: A Case–control Study in Egyptian Population

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2018

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Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications

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Indian journal of dermatology;VOL : 63 Issue : 3

Abstract

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common dermatologic disease with suspected autoimmune etiology. Tumor necrosis factor superfamily member 6 or CD95 (FAS) and FAS ligand (FASL) are proapoptotic proteins. The relationship between apoptosis and autoimmunity is well recognized. Inflammatory T cells in AA are cytotoxic and possess FAS/FASL antigens

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Alopecia areata, apoptosis, autoimmunity, FAS, FAS ligand, polymorphism

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