Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati,have discovered a specific protein IL-35.

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IL-35-Mediated Immunotherapy

Why in news?

• Researchers  from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati,have discovered a specific protein IL-35.

How it works?

• It protects the immune system by lowering particular immune cells that produce inflammatory chemicals, thereby reducing pancreatic cell infiltration, a key contributor in type 1 diabetes and autoimmune diabetes mellitus.
• This protein presents a novel diabetes treatment option.
• The growing global diabetes epidemic that disproportionately affects developing country children and adolescents calls for effective treatment for the disease.
• IL-35, a specific protein of IL-12α and IL-27β chains, encoded by the IL12A and EBI3 genes. This finding has piqued scientists' interest, especially considering the Novel type 1 and autoimmune diabetes therapy may depend on IL-35, according to research.

What  is Diabetes ?

• Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
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