| Literature DB >> 30218707 |
Mei Wang1, Fuqiong Chen1, Jingli Wang2, Zhixuan Zeng1, Qin Yang3, Shiying Shao4.
Abstract
Assumption that the pathogenesis of obesity-associated type 2 diabetes (T2DM) encompasses inflammation and autoimmune aspects is increasingly recognized. In the state of obesity and T2DM, the imbalance of T helper 17 (Th17) cells and regulatory T (Treg) cells are observed. These alterations reflect a loss of T cell homeostasis, which may contribute to tissue and systemic inflammation and immunity in T2DM. In this review we will discuss the accumulating data supporting the concept that Th17/Treg mediated immune responses are present in obesity-related T2DM pathogenesis, and provide evidences that restoration of Th17/Treg imbalance may be a possible therapeutic avenue for the prevention and treatment of T2DM and its complications.Entities:
Keywords: Obesity; Th17 cell; Treg cell; Type 2 diabetes
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30218707 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2018.09.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Immunol ISSN: 1521-6616 Impact factor: 3.969