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Rapid whole-genome sequencing identifies a novel AIRE variant associated with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1.
Cold Spring Harbor molecular case studies - 1 Jun 2018
Sanford Erica, Watkins Kelly, Nahas Shareef, Gottschalk Michael, Coufal Nicole G, Farnaes Lauge, Dimmock David, Kingsmore Stephen F
Abstract excerpt
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1; OMIM #240300), also referred to as autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), is a rare monogenic autoimmune disorder caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene. APS-1 is classically characterized by a triad of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, autoimmune hypoparathyroidism, and autoimmune adrenocortical...
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