MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are a series of conserved, short, non-coding RNAs that modulate gene expression in a posttranscriptional manner, miRNAs are involved in almost every physiological and pathological process. Type 1 ...MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are a series of conserved, short, non-coding RNAs that modulate gene expression in a posttranscriptional manner, miRNAs are involved in almost every physiological and pathological process. Type 1 diabetes （TID） is an autoimmune disease that is the result of selective destruction of pancreatic p-cells driven by the immune system, miRNAs are also important participants in TID pathogenesis. Herein, we review the most recent data on the potential involvement of miRNAs in TID. Specifically, we focus on two aspects： the roles of miRNAs in maintaining immune homeostasis and regulating β-cell survival and/or functions in TID. We also discuss circulating miRNAs as potent biomarkers for the diagnosis and prediction of TID and investigate potential therapeutic approaches for this disease.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （81502359, 81300648 and 81170725） and the Hunan Province Natural Sciences Foundation of China （15JJ3132）.
文摘MicroRNAs （miRNAs） are a series of conserved, short, non-coding RNAs that modulate gene expression in a posttranscriptional manner, miRNAs are involved in almost every physiological and pathological process. Type 1 diabetes （TID） is an autoimmune disease that is the result of selective destruction of pancreatic p-cells driven by the immune system, miRNAs are also important participants in TID pathogenesis. Herein, we review the most recent data on the potential involvement of miRNAs in TID. Specifically, we focus on two aspects： the roles of miRNAs in maintaining immune homeostasis and regulating β-cell survival and/or functions in TID. We also discuss circulating miRNAs as potent biomarkers for the diagnosis and prediction of TID and investigate potential therapeutic approaches for this disease.
