Chemerin levels in type-2 diabetes mellitus
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Chemerin levels in type-2 diabetes mellitus

July 24, 2020 0

Numerous studies have shown that patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and atherosclerosis are subject to chronic, mild, subclinical inflammation. Furthermore, these studies have shown the that inflammation plays an important role in the development […]

Apoptosis of pancreatic β-cells in Type 1 diabetes
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Apoptosis of pancreatic β-cells in Type 1 diabetes

April 17, 2017 0

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) results from autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells after an asymptomatic period over years. Insulitis activates antigen presenting cells, which trigger activating CD4+ helper-T cells, releasing chemokines/cytokines. Cytokines activate CD8+ cytotoxic–T […]