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Cryopyrin associated periodic syndrome

Cryopyrin associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) all arise from a missense mutation in the CIAS1 gene that encodes NALP3. These are autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by recurrent inflammatory episodes. The pathogenic mechanism of these syndromes is attributed to increased activation of the NALP3 inflammasome, resulting in aberrantly high production of IL-1beta.