The Development and Application of HLA Tetramers in the Detection, Characterization and Therapy of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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Islet antigens are presented by human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I and II molecules and are recognized by CD8(+) and CD4(+) autoreactive T cells in type 1 diabetic individuals. Early identification of individuals at risk for the disease by detection of thes... ...