How does friendly fire happen in the pancreas?

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 09:33 in Health & Medicine

In type 1 diabetes, the body attacks its own insulin-producing cells. Scientists have now reported on a mechanism used by the immune system to prepare for this attack. They were able to inhibit this process through targeted intervention and are now hoping this will lead to new possibilities for treatment.

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