CRISTIAN LORETELLI, AHMED GOUDA ABDELRAHMAN ABDELSALAM, MOUFIDA BEN NASR, VERA USUELLI, EMMA ASSI, MONICA ZOCCHI, ADRIANA PETRAZZUOLO, AGNESE PETITTI, GIUSEPPE CANNALIRE, FRANCESCA D'ADDIO, CHIARA MAMELI, PAOLO FIORINA
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Abstract
Introduction & Objective: Approximately 50% of patients with new-onset Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) experience a temporary recovery in pancreatic β-cell function, termed the "honeymoon" (HM) phase, lasting approximately 7-9 months on average, and only rarely extending to years. This phase provides a crucial window for interventions to preserve insulin secretion, yet the factors contributing to its occurrence remain unclear. This study presents the first comprehensive multi-omic profiling of children with new-onset T1D in an extended honeymoon phase (ExMoon), revealing potential molecular targets for preserving β-cell mass and function. Methods: Patients in ExMoon were defined by insulin dose-adjusted HbA1c (IDAA1c) below 9 and C peptide >300 pmol/l, sustained for at least 9 months. We conducted analyses of PBMC immunophenotype, immunoreactivity to islet antigens, serum secretomics, proteomics/metabolomics/lipidomics, and PBMC transcriptomics using flow cytometry, ELISpot, immunomagnetic separation, mass spectrometry, and RNA sequencing, respectively. Profiles of ExMoon patients were compared to age- and gender-matched patients with T1D not in the HM phase (n=10 per group), with 10 matched nondiabetic patients included as additional controls. Results: Differential serum levels of immune factors (IP-10, IL-2, FGF2), proteins (TGM2, SIR4), metabolites (kynurenine), and lipids (myristic acid and monoarachidonic acid triglyceride 18:0_38:6) were observed in ExMoon compared to the T1D group. PBMCs obtained from patients of the two groups exhibited distinct expression patterns of ERAP2, TSKS mRNAs, and of miR-339-3p, miR-8087-3p miRNAs. No differences were found in the proportion of immune cell subpopulations and islet autoreactivity between the ExMoon and T1D patient cohorts. Conclusion: Our unbiased multiomic approach identified several immune and non-immune factors as potential molecular candidates for targeted therapies aimed at preserving β-cell mass and function. Disclosure C. Loretelli: None. A. Gouda Abdelrahman Abdelsalam: None. M. Ben Nasr: Research Support; Altheia Sciences. V. Usuelli: None. E. Assi: None. M. Zocchi: None. A. Petrazzuolo: None. A. Petitti: None. G. Cannalire: None. F. D'Addio: None. C. Mameli: None. P. Fiorina: None. Funding Fondazione "Romeo ed Enrica Invernizzi"
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Diabetes is a scientific journal that publishes original research exploring the physiological and pathophysiological aspects of diabetes mellitus. We encourage submissions of manuscripts pertaining to laboratory, animal, or human research, covering a wide range of topics. Our primary focus is on investigative reports investigating various aspects such as the development and progression of diabetes, along with its associated complications. We also welcome studies delving into normal and pathological pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism, as well as exploring the mechanisms of drug and hormone action from a pharmacological perspective. Additionally, we encourage submissions that delve into the biochemical and molecular aspects of both normal and abnormal biological processes.
However, it is important to note that we do not publish studies relating to diabetes education or the application of accepted therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to patients with diabetes mellitus. Our aim is to provide a platform for research that contributes to advancing our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and processes of diabetes.