Natural killer cell levels in adults living with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies

Abstract Background Chronic immune activation and hyperglycaemia are a hallmark of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) while natural killer (NK) cells are involved in the pathogenesis of T2D. Dysregulated NK cell responses are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients living...

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Main Authors: Vuyolwethu Mxinwa, Phiwayinkosi V. Dludla, Tawanda M. Nyambuya, Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Sithandiwe E. Mazibuko-Mbeje, Bongani B. Nkambule
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Immunology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12865-020-00378-5