Azharuddin Sajid Syed Khaja, Naif K Binsaleh, Husam Qanash, Hamad Alshetaiwi, Ibrahim Abdelmageed Mohamed Ginawi, Mohd Saleem
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Abstract
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that selectively destroys β-cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Several studies have implicated and elaborated the significant role of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the pathogenesis of T1D. Tregs are a specialized subset of T cells and are critical regulators of peripheral self-tolerance. However, if the number, function, or stability of these cells is altered, it can lead to autoimmunity. This review summarizes the current knowledge and understanding about Treg function in both health and T1D, Tregs dysregulation, and various factors, including microRNAs, that affect their dysregulation in T1D. The review also focuses on the advantages and challenges of Treg-based therapies for T1D.
期刊介绍:
Acta Diabetologica is a journal that publishes reports of experimental and clinical research on diabetes mellitus and related metabolic diseases. Original contributions on biochemical, physiological, pathophysiological and clinical aspects of research on diabetes and metabolic diseases are welcome. Reports are published in the form of original articles, short communications and letters to the editor. Invited reviews and editorials are also published. A Methodology forum, which publishes contributions on methodological aspects of diabetes in vivo and in vitro, is also available. The Editor-in-chief will be pleased to consider articles describing new techniques (e.g., new transplantation methods, metabolic models), of innovative importance in the field of diabetes/metabolism. Finally, workshop reports are also welcome in Acta Diabetologica.