T-regulatory Cells in Diabetic Type Two Nephropathy

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent health problems worldwide. Diabetic nephropathy has become the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease worldwide and is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. Traditionally, metabolic and hemodynamic factors are the main causes of renal lesions in patients with type two diabetes mellitus and diabetic nephropathy , both considered non-immune diseases. Serial researches has demonstrated that diabetic nephropathy is a metabolic and hemodynamic disorder, with inflammation playing a vital role in the process.