endocrine/exocrine glands
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• up to 60% of islets show infiltration, accompanied by beta cell destruction
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• transgenic mice develop pancreatic beta cell tumors
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• lymphocytic infiltration of islets is detected by 14-15 weeks of age; infiltrates consist of CD4+ T cells , B cells and macrophages
• small mononuclear cells are detected adhering to walls of high endothelial venule-like vessels in areas of infiltration
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immune system
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• lymphocytic infiltration of islets is detected by 14-15 weeks of age; infiltrates consist of CD4+ T cells , B cells and macrophages
• small mononuclear cells are detected adhering to walls of high endothelial venule-like vessels in areas of infiltration
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neoplasm
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• transgenic mice develop pancreatic beta cell tumors
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