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High titer of autoantibodies to GAD identifies a specific phenotype of adult-onset autoimmune diabetes.
Diabetes care - 1 Apr 2007
Buzzetti Raffaella, Di Pietro Sergio, Giaccari Andrea, Petrone Antonio, Locatelli Mattia, Suraci Concetta, Capizzi Marco, Arpi Maria Luisa, Bazzigaluppi Elena, Dotta Francesco, Bosi Emanuele
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to define heterogeneity of adult-onset autoimmune diabetes based on characterization of GAD antibodies (GADAs). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Patients enrolled in a nationwide survey, the Non Insulin Requiring Autoimmune Diabetes (NIRAD) Study, have been screened for GADAs and IA-2 antibodies (IA-2As) and further characterized for GADA titer, antibodies to thyroid...
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