A partial form of AIRE deficiency underlies a mild form of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene. Most patients present with severe chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis and organ-specific autoimmunity from early childhood, but the clinical picture is highly variable. AIRE is crucial for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical Investigation
2023-11-01
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Series: | The Journal of Clinical Investigation |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI169704 |