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Gastrointestinal manifestations in APECED syndrome.
Journal of clinical gastroenterology - 1 Feb 2013
Kluger Nicolas, Jokinen Martta, Krohn Kai, Ranki Annamari
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) (or autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator gene. It causes a loss in central immune tolerance, failure to eliminate autoreactive T cells in the thymus, and their escape to the periphery. APECED patients are susceptible to mucocutaneous candidiasis and...
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