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Genetic causes of autoimmune Addison’s disease discovered – Daijiworld.com

London, Feb 14 (IANS): Researchers have discovered the genes involved in autoimmune Addison’s disease — a condition where the body’s immune systems destroy the…

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London, Feb 14 (IANS): Researchers have discovered the genes involved in autoimmune Addison’s disease — a condition where the body’s immune systems destroy the adrenal cortex leading to a life-threatening hormonal deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone.
According to the researchers, including Daniel Eriksson from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, this novel genetic association could pave the way for early interventions and personalised treatment of an incurable condition. The rarity of Addison’s…

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