Mechanisms of adaptive immunity (exemplified by type 1 diabetes mellitus)

Abstract

This review was designed to evaluate mechanisms of adaptive immunity in DM1. Special attention is devoted to such immunological concepts as antigen,long-term immunological memory, central and peripheral tolerance. Current views of the role of interleukins in DM1 are discussed.

Keywords

• type 1 diabetes mellitus
• adaptive immunity
• immunological memory
• antigens