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Patterns of β-cell autoantibody appearance and genetic associations during the first years of life.
Diabetes - 1 Oct 2013
Ilonen Jorma, Hammais Anna, Laine Antti-Pekka, Lempainen Johanna, Vaarala Outi, Veijola Riitta, Simell Olli, Knip Mikael
Abstract excerpt
We analyzed demographic and genetic differences between children with various diabetes-associated autoantibodies reflecting the autoimmune process. In a prospective birth cohort comprising children with HLA-conferred susceptibility to type 1 diabetes (T1D), the pattern of autoantibody appearance was analyzed in 520 children with advanced β-cell autoimmunity associated with high risk for disease. In 315 cases, a...
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