Islet cell antibodies

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013217",
  "term": "Islet cell antibodies",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Autoantibodies directed against components of the pancreatic islet cells, particularly the beta cells that produce insulin. Their presence indicates an autoimmune response targeting the pancreas, which is characteristic of Type 1 diabetes mellitus. These antibodies are often detected in the serum of individuals before the clinical onset of the disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoantibody",
    "diabetes mellitus type 1",
    "indirect immunofluorescence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1196 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/islet-cell-antibodies/"
}