The immunobiology and clinical features of type 1 autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS-1)
The immunobiology and clinical features of type 1 autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS-1)
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1型自身免疫性多腺体综合征(APS-1)的免疫生物学和临床特征
DOI:
10.1016/j.autrev.2017.11.012
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发表时间:
2018-01-01
影响因子:
13.6
通讯作者:
Gershwin, M. Eric
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作者:
Guo, Can-Jie;Leung, Patrick S. C.;Gershwin, M. Eric
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is a subtype of the autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome characterized by the simultaneous or sequential dysfunction of multiple endocrine or non-endocrine glands. A clinical diagnosis of APS-1 is typically based on the presence of at least two of three following criteria: chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. The first identified causative mutated gene for APS-1 is autoimmune regulator (AIRE) encoding a critical transcription factor, which is primarily expressed in the medullary thymic epithelial cells (mTECs) for generating central immune tolerance. A wide range of chronic, debilitating complications, with no obvious correlation with genetics, makes a diagnosis of APS-1 challenging early in the disease course. Managing APS-1 is difficult due to its complexity, especially the intricate relationships within manifestations and genetic mutations. The past decades have witnessed dramatic progress in elucidating the function of AIRE and conducting large-scale cohort studies in APS-1. However, no clear evidence-based guidelines have been established in APS-1. In this review, we provide a detailed critical overview of the study history, epidemiology, clinical features, and related mechanisms of autoimmunity in APS-1, as well as currently available therapies for this autoimmune disorder. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.