abstract |
A peptide analogue of p277 of the general sequence identification number 2, wherein X.sub.1.n. i X.sub.2.n. is Cys or Val and X.sub.3 is Thr or Lys but X.sub.3. i X.sub.2.n. cannot simultaneously represent Cys if X.sub.3.n. means Thr, and salts and functional derivatives thereof, its use for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of diabetes mellitus (IDDM). |