Post DNA-LL37 complex stimulation, the frequency of pDCs expressing ILT7 was lower in T1D as compared to the HC group, but was statistically non-significant (17.37 ± 2.8% vs 37.81 ± 7.4%), (p = 0.07) (Fig. 6h). The gene discussed is LILRA4; the disease is type 1 diabetes mellitus.