Peptides and peptide analogues designed from a diabetes-associated autoantigen, and methods for their use in the treatment and prevention of diabetes

摘要

The present invention relates to peptides and peptide analogues designed from a human pancreatic islet beta cell autoantigen GAD65. In particular, it relates to antagonistic peptides and peptide analogues that antagonize autoimmune T cell activation in response to GAD65. The invention also relates to methods of using such peptides and peptide analogues for the treatment and prevention of type I diabetes or pre-diabetes.