Pathogenic mechanisms in type 1 diabetes: the islet is both target and driver of disease.

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Summary

The pathogenic mechanisms utilized by the immune system to mediate destruction of the pancreatic beta-cells are outlined, and the islet is highlighted as both driver and target of the disease.

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review
Published
2012-12-28
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Keywords

Insulitis, NOD mice, Immunology, Cytotoxic T cell, Proinsulin

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