Peptides derived from human heat shock protein 60 for treatment of diabetes, compositions, methods and kits

摘要

PCT No. PCT/US96/11375 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 27, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 27, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 1, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/01959 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 23, 1997Novel peptides which are epitopes of the human 60 kDa heat shock protein (hsp60) may be used for the diagnosis and treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Pharmaceutical compositions containing such peptides and kits for use in diagnosis of IDDM are also disclosed.