Administration of Silica Prevents Diabetes in BB-Rats
1985
Administration of silica to young BB-rats almost completely prevented the development of spontaneous diabetes. Only 1 of 31 silica-treated rats developed hyperglycemia, whereas 9 of 31 in the untreated group did so. Since silica is highly specific in its action against macrophages, our observations indicate an important role of these cells in the pathogenesis of the disease.
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