Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 and the autoimmune regulator
QG Ruan, JX She - Clinics in laboratory medicine, 2004 - labmed.theclinics.com
The autoimmune polyglandular syndromes (APS) are characterized by variable
combinations of autoimmune endocrine diseases, such as Addison disease,
hypoparathyroidism, and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Three types of APS have been
distinguished (Table 1). These include the rare type 1 (APS1, OMIM 240,300), the more
common type 2 (Schmidt's complex, 269,200) and type 3 APS [1, 2]. APS1 also is known as
autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED). Patients …
combinations of autoimmune endocrine diseases, such as Addison disease,
hypoparathyroidism, and type 1 diabetes (T1D). Three types of APS have been
distinguished (Table 1). These include the rare type 1 (APS1, OMIM 240,300), the more
common type 2 (Schmidt's complex, 269,200) and type 3 APS [1, 2]. APS1 also is known as
autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED). Patients …