Our understanding of the genetic basis of systemic lupus erythematosus has progressed
rapidly in recent years. While many genetic polymorphisms have been associated with …

Abstract Purpose of Review Our understanding on genetic basis of SLE has been advanced
through genome-wide association studies. We review recent progress in lupus genetics with …

Genetic variation was first shown to be important in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or
lupus) in the 1970s with associations in the human leukocyte antigen region. Almost four …

Our understanding of the genetic basis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been
rapidly advanced using large-scale, case–control, candidate gene studies as well as …

We are currently witnessing an explosion of information about the genetic contribution to
complex human diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These genetic …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by
autoantibody production and dysregulated immune cell activation. Although the exact …

Genetics unquestionably contributes to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) predisposition,
progression and outcome. Nevertheless, single-gene defects causing lupus-like phenotypes …

Genetic advances in systemic lupus erythematosus: an update : Current Opinion in
Rheumatology Genetic advances in systemic lupus erythematosus: an update : Current …

Many identified genetic risk factors for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) contribute to the
function of the immune system, which has expanded our understanding of disease …

Further replications of linkage and association are the immediate task. The respective
contribution of each susceptibility gene, relationships between genotypes and phenotypes …