# The immunology of type 1 diabetes

*PRI Rank #5 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Pancreatic function and diabetes Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #5 |
| 18m citations | 96 |
| Journal | Nature reviews. Immunology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41577-023-00985-4 |
| Corresponding authors | Kevan C. Herold, Lucy S. K. Walker |
| Institution | Yale University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Pancreatic function and diabetes Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/pancreatic-function-and-diabetes/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41577-023-00985-4](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41577-023-00985-4)

## Topics

Type 1 diabetes · Autoimmune destruction · pancreatic beta cells · Autoimmune destruction · autoreactive T cells · Autoantibodies · GAD65 · IA-2 · Autoantibodies · HLA class II · CD4+ T cells · CD8+ T cells · Regulatory T cells · immune tolerance · Insulitis · Diabetic mouse models · Genetic risk · environmental triggers · immunotherapy · antigen-specific tolerance

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