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Copa syndrome
COPA syndrome is a rare, genetic autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple systems of the body, especially the lungs, kidneys, and joints
Prevalence
Age of Onset
ICD-10
N/A
Inheritance
This condition does not appear to have a clear pattern of inheritance.
5 Facts you should know
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An autoimmune disorder defined by diffuse parenchymal lung disease and arthritis
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Symptoms usually appear in childhood during the first or second decade of life
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Most patients experience interstitial lung disease
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About half of individuals with COPA syndrome experience bleeding from the alveoli
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COPA syndrome is caused by mutations in the coatomer subunit alpha gene (COPA)
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Top Clinical Trials
At the time this analysis was conducted, there were no interventional clinical studies being conducted.
Top Treatments in Research
At the time this analysis was conducted, there were no treatments in development for this disease.