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How genetics influence immunity in patients with type 1 diabetes

June 7, 2022

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New insights into how genetic factors affect the body’s immune response in type 1 diabetes have been published in eLife.

The findings provide evidence of a direct link between genetic factors associated with susceptibility to type 1 diabetes and immune functionality, particularly involving immune T cells. They also highlight 11 genes which could be explored as potential candidates for new treatments.

Type 1 diabetes develops when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks groups (or islets) of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

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