journal of molecular medicine (berlin, germany)2003Vol. 81pp. -
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my2003journalinflammatory
Abstract
Pancreatic islet beta-cell death occurs in type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, leading to absolute or relative insulin deficiency. beta-cell death in type 1 diabetes is due predominantly to autoimmunity. In type 2 diabetes beta-cell death occurs as the combined consequence of increased circulating gluco …