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Disruption of immunological tolerance: role of AIRE gene in autoimmunity.
Autoimmunity reviews - 1 Feb 2006
Rizzi M, Ferrera F, Filaci G, Indiveri F
Abstract excerpt
The mechanism underlying the generation of T and B autoreactive clones in autoimmune diseases is still unknown. Among genetic factors implicated in autoimmunity, Autoimmune Regulator gene (AIRE) is one of the candidates to better understand the complex scenario of autoimmune manifestations. AIRE mutations are responsible for the development of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis ectodermal dystrophy...
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