摘要 |
<p>Beta cell antigen consisting of an intrinsic transmembrane protein of insulin secretory granules of beta cells located in pancreatic islets of Langerhans, which protein contains an epitope recognised by T-cell clone 1C6. The antigen has a molecular weight of 38 kD. The variable part of the β-chain of the T-cell receptor of clone 1C6 belongs to the TCR-Vβ19 family. Peptide which mimicks said beta cell antigen epitope and can be recognised by T-cell clone 1C6. T-cell which is capable of recognising the beta-cell antigen, receptor of this T-cell, and peptide mimicking this T-cell receptor. Antibody specific for a T-cell which is capable of recognising the beta cell antigen, and antibody specific for the beta cell antigen. Use of one of these substances for type-1 diabetes mellitus diagnostics, monitoring, therapy or prevention.</p> |