Tag: VAFs
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Vascular-Associated Fibroblastic Cells: A New Guard for Insulin-Producing Cells in Type 1 Diabetes
Breakthrough Finds VAFs as Pancreatic Peacekeepers In a landmark study published in Cell Reports on September 23, 2025, researchers from Scripps Research have identified a previously unrecognized group of cells that actively shield insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. These vascular-associated fibroblastic cells (VAFs) appear to act as molecular peacekeepers, helping to keep autoimmune attacks at…
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Vascular-Associated Fibroblastic Cells Shield Insulin Production, Paving Hopeful Path for Type 1 Diabetes Therapies
Uncovering a Cellular Peacekeeper in the Pancreas Researchers at Scripps Research have identified a novel cell type that actively protects insulin-producing cells from autoimmune attack. The discovery centers on vascular-associated fibroblastic cells (VAFs), which appear to act as molecular peacekeepers within the pancreas. Published in Cell Reports on September 23, 2025, the study offers a…