Autoantibodies to pancreatic islet cells and insulin in IDDM families: the GAW5 data

Genet Epidemiol. 1989;6(1):39-41. doi: 10.1002/gepi.1370060110.

Abstract

Antibodies to pancreatic islet cells and insulin were studied in the Genetic Analysis Workshop 5 (GAW5) families, as indicators of an autoimmune component of pathogenesis. The rationale for these studies is summarized briefly, and references to the laboratory methods used are provided.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Autoantibodies / analysis*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / epidemiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Insulin / immunology*
  • Insulin Antibodies / analysis*
  • Islets of Langerhans / immunology*
  • North America

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Insulin
  • Insulin Antibodies