Addison's Disease — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 10 September 2026
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Organoid-like Functional Adrenal Gland Cortex Derived From Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
McAlpine J et al. (1 July 2026)
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.06.30.735632
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Primary adrenal insufficiency in patients with bilateral adrenal metastases treated with curative ablative radiation therapy: A comprehensive review of literature and expert agreements for radiation practice.
Bennassi Alexander et al. — Clinical and translational radiation oncology (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42255979/
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Group education improves self-management of adrenal insufficiency in patients and their relative.
Åkerman AK et al. (29 June 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42370942/
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Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Exacerbated by Switching Inhaled Corticosteroids: A Case of Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome.
Shirai R et al. (27 June 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42366037/
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Approach to thyroid disorders associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Padhye V et al. (26 June 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42361349/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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Rare Disease Patient Registry & Natural History Study - Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Recruiting — Sanford Health
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01793168
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Addison's Disease
Addison's Disease is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Affecting roughly 1 in 10,000 Australians, it requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy. Adrenal crises triggered by illness or injury can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Most Recent Research
The adrenal cortex is a critical for life endocrine system. It manages metabolic homeostasis, electrolyte balance, stress response, and sex development. This is accomplished through the release of various steroids from a dynamically changing landscape of concentric cellular zones/layers. Adrenocortical dysfunction is implicated in pathologies ranging from adrenal insufficiency to hypertension. The in-depth investigation of adrenal gland biology, pathology and drug discovery has been hampered by a lack of human, experimentally tractable models. Particularly missing are models that recapitulate the cellular diversity of the adrenal cortex with representation of all fetal and adult cell layers and the capsule. Here, we employ human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) to generate cells of all three cortex zones alongside capsular cells in a single 2D platform. This platform mimics the cellular diversity expected from an organoid, yet it provides the simplicity of monolayer cultures, that are better suited for drug discovery and high-throughput settings. These cultures secrete zone-specific steroids (cortisol, aldosterone, and DHEA-S) and exhibit robust, physiologically relevant ACTH stimulation responses. Transcriptomic analysis revealed sequential acquisition of profiles consistent with adrenocortical development, zonation, and signaling programs consistent with zone maintenance. Our platform is validated by a literature meta-analysis that defines transcriptomic signatures for each human cortical cell type, spanning fetal and adult stages. Together, this novel adrenocortical platform enables investigation of adrenal development, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies.
Common Questions
What is Addison's Disease?
Addison's Disease is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Affecting roughly 1 in 10,000 Australians, it requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy. Adrenal crises triggered by illness or injury can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
How many clinical trials are available for Addison's Disease?
RareWays currently indexes 107 clinical trials for Addison's Disease, of which 10 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Addison's Disease come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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