BIOMARKERS AND THERAPEUTIC TARGETS FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES

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APP PUB NO 20120177660A1
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13345067

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Compositions and methods for determining a subject's risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and diabetic complications are provided. One embodiment provides a method involving measuring the levels of interleukin-1-receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) in a sample from the subject. In other embodiments, the method involves measuring the levels of MIP-1β, IL-8, MCP-1, MPO, SAA, IGFBP2, Adiponectin, or combinations thereof. Another embodiment provides preventing islet autoimmunity and T1D using agonist of IL-1ra, MIP-1β, IL-8, MCP-1, MPO, or a combination thereof. Another embodiment provides preventing islet autoimmunity, T1D and diabetic complications using antagonist of SAA, IGFBP2, Adiponectin, or a combination thereof.

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GEORGIA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC1120 15TH STREET AUGUSTA GA 30912

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Purohit, Sharad Augusta, US 2 2
She, Jin-Xiong Martinez, US 12 2

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