Adrenal Autoantigens

**Semantic type:** Immunologic Factor|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A group of autoimmune substances found in the adrenal gland that may be comprised of (but not limited to) 21-hydroxylase, 17-hydroxylase and P450scc (cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme). They are commonly associated with autoimmune adrenal diseases, such as adrenocortical insufficiency and Addison's disease.

**Synonyms:** - ADRENAL AUTOANTIGENS