The Researchers has discovered a specific protein IL-35 that protects the immune system by lowering the particular immune cells that produce inflammatory chemicals, thereby reducing pancreatic cell infiltration.
It is a key contributor in type 1 diabetes and autoimmune diabetes mellitus.
This protein presents a novel diabetes treatment option.
IL-35 is a specific protein of IL-12α and IL-27β chains, encoded by the IL12A and EBI3 genes.