Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Altered Immune System Leading to Susceptibility to Pathogens, Especially .

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There has been an alarming increase in the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) worldwide. Uncontrolled T2DM can lead to alterations in the immune system, increasing the risk of susceptibility to infections such as . Altered immune responses could be attributed to factors such as the elevated glucose concentration, leading to the production of Advanced Glycation End products (AGE) and the constant inflammation, associated with T2DM. This production of AGE leads to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the use of the reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) via the Polyol pathway, and overall diminished levels of glutathione (GSH) and GSH-producing enzymes in T2DM patients, which alters the cytokine profile and changes the immune responses within these patients. Thus, an understanding of the intricate pathways responsible for the pathogenesis and complications in T2DM, and the development of strategies to enhance the immune system, are both urgently needed to prevent co-infections and co-morbidities in individuals with T2DM.
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Authors Ferlita, Steve;Yegiazaryan, Aram;Noori, Navid;Lal, Gagandeep;Nguyen, Timothy;To, Kimberly;Venketaraman, Vishwanath;
Journal journal of clinical medicine
Year 2019
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E2219
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Keywords
inflammation type 2 diabetes cytokines antioxidants redox imbalance co-infections co-morbidities

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