TY - CHAP AU - Werner Gurr ED - David Wagner Y1 - 2011-11-25 PY - 2011 T1 - The Role of Reg Proteins, a Family of Secreted C-Type Lectins, in Islet Regeneration and as Autoantigens in Type 1 Diabetes N2 - This book is a compilation of reviews about the pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes. T1D is a classic autoimmune disease. Genetic factors are clearly determinant but cannot explain the rapid, even overwhelming expanse of this disease. Understanding etiology and pathogenesis of this disease is essential. A number of experts in the field have covered a range of topics for consideration that are applicable to researcher and clinician alike. This book provides apt descriptions of cutting edge technologies and applications in the ever going search for treatments and cure for diabetes. Areas including T cell development, innate immune responses, imaging of pancreata, potential viral initiators, etc. are considered. BT - Type 1 Diabetes SP - Ch. 8 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/23887 DO - 10.5772/23887 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-26 ER -