The lack of the enzyme causes a build - up of toxins which stop the T cells of the immune system from maturing. (newscientist.com)
It is an autoimmune disease caused by cells of the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying the insulin - producing cells of the pancreas. (immunology.org)
The current research findings build upon recent discoveries including novel identification of key genetic changes in cells of the immune system. (sciencedaily.com)