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Allo Beta Cell transplantation: specific features, unanswered questions, and immunological challenge

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العنوان: Allo Beta Cell transplantation: specific features, unanswered questions, and immunological challenge
المؤلفون: Caldara R., Tomajer V., Monti P., Sordi V., Citro A., Chimienti R., Gremizzi C., Catarinella D., Tentori S., Paloschi V., Melzi R., Mercalli A., Nano R., Magistretti P., Partelli S., Piemonti L.
المساهمون: Caldara, R., Tomajer, V., Monti, P., Sordi, V., Citro, A., Chimienti, R., Gremizzi, C., Catarinella, D., Tentori, S., Paloschi, V., Melzi, R., Mercalli, A., Nano, R., Magistretti, P., Partelli, S., Piemonti, L.
بيانات النشر: FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
سنة النشر: 2023
مصطلحات موضوعية: autoimmunity, beta cell replacement, immunomodulation, immunosuppression, islet transplant, type 1 diabetes
الوصف: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) presents a persistent medical challenge, demanding innovative strategies for sustained glycemic control and enhanced patient well-being. Beta cells are specialized cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. When beta cells are damaged or destroyed, insulin production decreases, which leads to T1D. Allo Beta Cell Transplantation has emerged as a promising therapeutic avenue, with the goal of reinstating glucose regulation and insulin production in T1D patients. However, the path to success in this approach is fraught with complex immunological hurdles that demand rigorous exploration and resolution for enduring therapeutic efficacy. This exploration focuses on the distinct immunological characteristics inherent to Allo Beta Cell Transplantation. An understanding of these unique challenges is pivotal for the development of effective therapeutic interventions. The critical role of glucose regulation and insulin in immune activation is emphasized, with an emphasis on the intricate interplay between beta cells and immune cells. The transplantation site, particularly the liver, is examined in depth, highlighting its relevance in the context of complex immunological issues. Scrutiny extends to recipient and donor matching, including the utilization of multiple islet donors, while also considering the potential risk of autoimmune recurrence. Moreover, unanswered questions and persistent gaps in knowledge within the field are identified. These include the absence of robust evidence supporting immunosuppression treatments, the need for reliable methods to assess rejection and treatment protocols, the lack of validated biomarkers for monitoring beta cell loss, and the imperative need for improved beta cell imaging techniques. In addition, attention is drawn to emerging directions and transformative strategies in the field. This encompasses alternative immunosuppressive regimens and calcineurin-free immunoprotocols, as well as a reevaluation of induction ...
نوع الوثيقة: article in journal/newspaper
اللغة: English
العلاقة: info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pmid/38077372; info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:001115149700001; volume:14; numberofpages:22; journal:FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY; https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11768/155056Test; info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/scopus/2-s2.0-85178894604; https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1323439/fullTest
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1323439
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1323439/full
الإتاحة: https://doi.org/20.500.11768/155056Test
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1323439Test
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11768/155056Test
حقوق: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
رقم الانضمام: edsbas.50803203
قاعدة البيانات: BASE