Cells (Jan 2025)

Circulating T Cell Subsets in Type 1 Diabetes

  • Aldo Ferreira-Hermosillo,
  • Paola Santana-Sánchez,
  • Ricardo Vaquero-García,
  • Manuel R. García-Sáenz,
  • Angélica Castro-Ríos,
  • Adriana K. Chávez-Rueda,
  • Rita A. Gómez-Díaz,
  • Luis Chávez-Sánchez,
  • María V. Legorreta-Haquet

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14010048
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
p. 48

Abstract

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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a complex disease driven by the immune system attacking the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Understanding the role of different T cell subpopulations in the development and progression of T1D is crucial. By employing flow cytometry to compare the characteristics of T cells, we can pinpoint potential indicators of treatment response or therapeutic inefficacy. Our study reveals elevated prolactin (PRL) levels in T1D patients, along with a decreased production of key cytokines. Additionally, PD1 appears to play a significant role in T1D. Notably, PRL levels correlate with an earlier disease onset and a specific T cell phenotype, hinting at the potential influence of PRL. These findings highlight the need for further research to identify promising cellular targets for more effective and tailored therapies.

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