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    Eur J Immunol. 1991 May;21(5):1163-9.

    Anti-alpha/beta T cell receptor monoclonal antibody provides an efficient therapy for autoimmune diabetes in nonobese diabetic (NOD) mice.

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    INSERM U 25, Clinique Néphrologique, Hôpital Necker, Paris, France.

    Abstract

    The nonobese diabetic (NOD) mouse is a relevant model for studying human insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). The selective destruction of insulin-secreting cells in this model is subsequent to an autoimmune reaction directed towards the beta cells inside the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. Given the key role played by T cells in the development of IDDM, we investigated a model of IDDM prevention in NOD mice by administration of a monoclonal antibody to the alpha/beta dimer of the T cell receptor for antigen. Our data provide evidence that aiming at the T cell receptor protects against both spontaneous and cyclophosphamide-induced diabetes in the NOD mouse. Interestingly, potential clinical application is suggested by the efficient and durable reversal of recent onset diabetes in mice treated with anti-alpha/beta monoclonal antibody within 1 week following the clinical discovery of IDDM.

    PMID:
    1828030
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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