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Horm Metab Res 1987; 19(11): 523-525
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1011874
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Lessons from the Pathology of the Diabetic Pancreas

J. J. Hoet1 , B. Reusens2 , Cl. Remacle2
  • 1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), Brussels, Belgium
  • 2Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Faculty of Sciences UCL, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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14. März 2008 (online)

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Summary

Different events such as virus infections, toxins, nutritional factors, antiinsulin antibodies may be rendered responsible for the pathological changes in the pancreatic B-cell and result in a diabetic state in the postnatal, adolescent or adult age. These different interferences which may lead to the diabetic state need full consideration and assessment if prevention and cure are to be considered.

Key Words

B-Cell Mass - Amyloid Deposits - Virus-Disease - Maternal Transmission - Antiinsulin Antibodies