The role of islet autoantigenspecific T cells in the onset and treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Autor: Mengmeng Yue, Xianzhen He, Xinwen Min, Handong Yang, Hao Xu, Wenwen Wu, Jixin Zhong, Aihua Mei, Jun Chen
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Immunology; 2024, p1-11, 11p
Abstrakt: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), a complex chronic disease with an intricate etiology and pathogenesis, involves the recognition of self-antigens by pancreatic islet autoantigen-specific T cells and plays crucial roles in both early- and late-stage destruction of beta cells, thus impacting disease progression. Antigen-specific T cells regulate and execute immune responses by recognizing particular antigens, playing broad roles in the treatment of various diseases. Immunotherapy targeting antigen-specific T cells holds promising potential as a targeted treatment approach. This review outlines the pathogenesis of diabetes, emphasizing the pivotal role of pancreatic islet autoantigen-specific T cells in the progression and treatment of T1DM. Exploring this avenue in research holds promise for identifying novel therapeutic targets for effectively managing diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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