This study provides the necessary preliminary data on the association with rs3761389 in AIRE gene with the susceptibility of M</span>G, but not with the severity of MG.
Genetic interaction analysis revealed a synergistic effect of CHRNA1 (rs16862847), AIRE (rs3761389), and CTLA-4 (rs733618) in the susceptibility of MG (P < 0.0001, OR = 1.95).