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C1858T Polymorphism of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase Non-receptor Type 22 (PTPN22): an eligible target for prevention of type 1 diabetes?
Expert review of clinical immunology - 1 Mar 2017
Prezioso Giovanni, Comegna Laura, Di Giulio Concetta, Franchini Simone, Chiarelli Francesco, Blasetti Annalisa
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INTRODUCTION: In type 1 diabetes (T1D), several genetic factors are associated to β-cell autoimmunity onset and clinical progression. HLA-genes play a major role in susceptibility and initiation of β-cell autoimmunity, whereas non-HLA genes may influence the destruction rate. Areas covered: Our review focuses on the possible role of the PTPN22 C1858 T variant as a prognostic factor, given its influence on disease...
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