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    • Type 1 diabetes (T1D) results from autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta-cells, triggered by gene-environment interactions.
    • The precise mechanism leading to islet autoantibodies, key biomarkers of T1D autoimmunity, remains unclear.
    • The role of the complement system in T1D pathogenesis is understudied.

    Approach:

    • Investigated the temporal relationship between complement system disruption and islet autoantibody appearance in T1D.
    • Compared complement protein levels in children with islet autoimmunity who progressed to clinical T1D versus those who did not.
    • Analyzed complement system activity as a potential biomarker for T1D prediction.

    Key Points:

    • Complement system disruption was observed to occur before the detection of islet autoantibodies.
    • Complement system abnormalities persisted throughout the progression to clinical T1D.
    • Children progressing to T1D showed lower complement protein levels compared to non-progressors.

    Conclusions:

    • The complement pathway is a critical, yet underappreciated, factor in T1D development.
    • Complement protein levels may serve as valuable biomarkers for predicting T1D onset.
    • Targeting the complement system could offer novel therapeutic strategies for T1D prevention.