Article
Cracking the type 1 diabetes code: Genes, microbes, immunity, and the early life environment.
Immunological reviews - 1 Aug 2024
Yau Christopher, Danska Jayne S
Abstract excerpt
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) results from a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, immunological dysregulation, and environmental triggers, that culminate in the destruction of insulin-secreting pancreatic β cells. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the multiple factors underpinning T1D pathogenesis, to elucidate key mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets. Beginning with an exploration of...
Topics
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Humans
- Animals
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Gastrointestinal Microbiome
- Autoimmunity
- Insulin-Secreting Cells
- Gene-Environment Interaction
- Autoantibodies
- HLA Antigens
- Mice
- Disease Models, Animal
- Risk Factors
