Potential Benefits of Nrf2/Keap1 Targeting in Pancreatic Islet Cell Transplantation

Permanent pancreatic islet cell destruction occurs in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) through the infiltration of inflammatory cells and cytokines. Loss of β-cell integrity secondary to oxidation leads to an inability to appropriately synthesize and secrete insulin. Allogenic islet cell transplantat...

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Main Authors: Alberto Jarrin Lopez, Hien Lau, Shiri Li, Hirohito Ichii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/4/321