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AIRE gene polymorphisms in systemic sclerosis associated with autoimmune thyroiditis.
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) - 1 Jan 2007
Ferrera F, Rizzi M, Sprecacenere B, Balestra P, Sessarego M, Di Carlo A, Filaci G, Gabrielli A, Ravazzolo R, Indiveri F
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene are responsible for autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED). Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a non-organ-specific autoimmune disease mainly characterized by cutaneous involvement, that is frequently associated with other autoimmune manifestations common to APECED. Nineteen SSc patients, 22 patients affected by SSc associated with...
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