IPEX syndrome

Definition:

IPEX syndrome is a fatal disorder characterized by immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy and X-linked inheritance. This disease is caused by mutations in FOXP3, a critical regulator of T-cell homeostasis. Clinically, IPEX manifests most commonly with diarrhea, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, and eczema.

References:

[1]. C L Bennett, et al. The immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked syndrome (IPEX) is caused by mutations of FOXP3. Nat Genet. 2001 Jan;27(1):20-1. [Content Brief]

[2]. Eleonora Gambineri, et al. Immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, and X-linked inheritance (IPEX), a syndrome of systemic autoimmunity caused by mutations of FOXP3, a critical regulator of T-cell homeostasis. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2003 Jul;15(4):430-5. [Content Brief]

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