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Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy syndrome (APECED) due to AIRET16M mutation in a consanguineous Greek girl.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2011
Kollios Konstantinos, Tsolaki Anastasia, Antachopoulos Charalampos, Moix I, Morris Michael A, Papadopoulou Maria, Roilides Emmanuel
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy syndrome (APECED) or autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations of the AutoImmune REgulator (AIRE) gene, an important mediator of tolerance to self-antigens. It is characterized by two out of three major components: chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism and Addison's...
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