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Genetic Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Contribution to Disease Phenotype
Joint Authors
Spinelli, F. R.
Valesini, Guido
Conti, Fabrizio
Ceccarelli, Fulvia
Cipriano, Enrica
Novelli, Giuseppe
Borgiani, Paola
Ciccacci, Cinzia
Rufini, Sara
Sili Scavalli, Antonio
Alessandri, Cristiano
Perricone, Carlo
Source
Journal of Immunology Research
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Genetic factors exert an important role in determining Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) susceptibility, interplaying with environmental factors.
Several genetic studies in various SLE populations have identified numerous susceptibility loci.
From a clinical point of view, SLE is characterized by a great heterogeneity in terms of clinical and laboratory manifestations.
As widely demonstrated, specific laboratory features are associated with clinical disease subset, with different severity degree.
Similarly, in the last years, an association between specific phenotypes and genetic variants has been identified, allowing the possibility to elucidate different mechanisms and pathways accountable for disease manifestations.
However, except for Lupus Nephritis (LN), no studies have been designed to identify the genetic variants associated with the development of different phenotypes.
In this review, we will report data currently known about this specific association.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ceccarelli, Fulvia& Perricone, Carlo& Borgiani, Paola& Ciccacci, Cinzia& Rufini, Sara& Cipriano, Enrica…[et al.]. 2015. Genetic Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Contribution to Disease Phenotype. Journal of Immunology Research،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ceccarelli, Fulvia…[et al.]. Genetic Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Contribution to Disease Phenotype. Journal of Immunology Research No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ceccarelli, Fulvia& Perricone, Carlo& Borgiani, Paola& Ciccacci, Cinzia& Rufini, Sara& Cipriano, Enrica…[et al.]. Genetic Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Contribution to Disease Phenotype. Journal of Immunology Research. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1068579
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1068579