Therapeutic Effects of BCG Vaccination on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) causes the irreversible destruction of pancreatic beta cells. The Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccine can modulate the immune response and decelerate disease progression. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of the BCG vaccine for the tr...
| Published in: | Journal of Diabetes Research |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8954125 |