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How mast cells release histamine and other mediators in mast cell activation syndrome, and the genetics that influence MCAS

Mast Cells: MCAS, Genetics, and Solutions

Mast cells are essential to your innate immune system, defending against pathogens and allergens. For some people, mast cells can be triggered too easily, giving allergy-like responses to lots of different substances.

Alopecia Areata: Genetic Reasons for Rapid Hair Loss and How immune cells attack the hair follicle in alopecia areata

Alopecia Areata: Reasons for Rapid Hair Loss

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune-like disorder in which the immune system attacks the hair follicle. Learn about the triggers of alopecia areata, why the hair falls out, genetic variants that increase susceptibility, and possible treatment options.

PTPN22 and Autoimmune Diseases, PTPN22  R620W Variant

PTPN22 and Autoimmune Diseases

The PTPN22 gene plays a pivotal role in that balance, and genetic variants (SNPs) in PTPN22 increase your risk of autoimmune conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia, RA, type 1 diabetes, and autoimmune thyroid diseases. (Member’s article)

TREM2 Gene and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk, role of TREM2 in microglia autophagy, ways to increase TREM2

TREM2 and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

The TREM2 gene is important in how the brain’s immune system functions. Learn how variants in this gene impact the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.