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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Autoantibodies / analysis*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / epidemiology
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / immunology*
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Humans
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Insulin / immunology*
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Insulin Antibodies / analysis*
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Islets of Langerhans / immunology*
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North America
Substances
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Autoantibodies
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Insulin
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Insulin Antibodies