IL-12/IL-23 neutralization is ineffective for alopecia areata in mice and humans.

Ortolan, Luana S; Kim, Sa Rang; Crotts, Sydney; Liu, Lucy Y; Craiglow, Brittany G; Wambier, Carlos; Paschoal, Renato S; King, Brett A et al. · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2019

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Abstract

Ustekinumab is currently being explored for the treatment of alopecia areata. Here, our work in a murine model and in human patients indicates that neutralization of the IL-12 and IL-23 pathways does not ameliorate disease.

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