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NCT03800056

Characterization of the Fungal Origins in the Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy of Type 1 Compared With the Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathies of Type 2

Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille

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Summary

Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene, characterized by the clinical triad of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC), hypoparathyroidism, and adrenal insufficiency. CMC can be complicated by systemic candidiasis or oral squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and may lead to death. The role of chronic Candida infection in the etiopathogenesis of oral SCC is unclear. Long term use of fluconazole lead to emergence of C. albicans strains with azoles decreased susceptibility. CMC is associated with an impaired Th17 cell response, however, it remains unclear whether decreased serum IL-17 and IL-22 levels are related to a defect in cytokine production or to neutralizing autoantibodies resulting from mutations in the AIRE gene

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

Any - 85 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2021-04-23

Completion Date

2026-04

Last Updated

2022-02-16

Healthy Volunteers

No

Locations (1)

Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille

Lille, France