accelerator hypothesis

accelerator hypothesis

A theory regarding the pathogenesis of type-1 diabetes which holds three processes responsible:
• Loss of pancreatic beta cells through apoptosis;
• Individual constitution;
• Insulin resistance and autoimmunity.
References in periodicals archive ?
Tempo and Type 1 Diabetes: The Accelerator Hypothesis
Research and Markets: Epidemiology of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes as the Incidence of Childhood Obesity Continues to Dramatically Increase
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