| Literature DB >> 29094512 |
Maria J Redondo1, Andrea K Steck2, Alberto Pugliese3.
Abstract
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) results from immune-mediated loss of pancreatic beta cells leading to insulin deficiency. It is the most common form of diabetes in children, and its incidence is on the rise. This article reviews the current knowledge on the genetics of T1D. In particular, we discuss the influence of HLA and non-HLA genes on T1D risk and disease progression through the preclinical stages of the disease, and the development of genetic scores that can be applied to disease prediction. Racial/ethnic differences, challenges and future directions in the genetics of T1D are also discussed.Entities:
Keywords: HLA; epidemiology; etiology; genetics; type 1 diabetes
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29094512 PMCID: PMC5918237 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12597
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Diabetes ISSN: 1399-543X Impact factor: 4.866