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1Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Institute of Diabetes Research, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany. teresa.rodriguez@helmholtz-muenchen.de.
Current Diabetes Reports
|September 21, 2018
Summary
Enteroviruses (EV) are found in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), suggesting a link. However, more sensitive techniques are needed to confirm if EV infections trigger T1D autoimmunity.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Immunology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease.
- Enteroviruses (EV) are suspected environmental triggers for T1D.
- Previous studies have detected EV in T1D patient samples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies detecting enteroviruses in type 1 diabetes samples.
- To summarize the methods used in these studies.
- To highlight challenges in enterovirus detection and its role in T1D.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on enterovirus detection in T1D.
- Analysis of techniques used for viral detection (e.g., PCR, sequencing).
- Assessment of challenges in identifying low viral loads and chronic infections.
Main Results:
- Enteroviruses detected in various human samples (serum, blood, pancreas) from T1D individuals.
- Association between EV infection and T1D onset suggested, but causal link unproven.
- Emerging evidence points to chronic pancreatic infections and immune responses.
Conclusions:
- Enterovirus infections are associated with type 1 diabetes.
- Sensitive detection techniques are crucial for understanding EV's role.
- Further research and technology advancements are needed to confirm EV as a T1D trigger.
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