Autoimmune Regulator

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Autoimmune regulator (545 aa, ~58 kDa) is encoded by the human AIRE gene. This protein is involved in both the activation of gene transcription and the inhibition of autoimmunity.

**Synonyms:** - AIRE - APECED Protein - Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Candidiasis Ectodermal Dystrophy Protein - Autoimmune Regulator (APECED Protein)