Article
No association between E- and L-selectin genes and SLE: soluble L-selectin levels do correlate with genotype and a subset in SLE.
Genes and immunity - 1 Aug 2005
Russell A I, Cunninghame Graham D S, Chadha S, Roberton C, Fernandez-Hart T, Griffiths B, D'Cruz D, Nitsch D, Whittaker J C, Vyse T J
Abstract excerpt
Altered function of selectin glycoprotein adhesion molecules may modulate severity and organ-specific manifestations of autoimmune and inflammatory disease via changes in leukocyte trafficking. Serum concentrations of selectin molecules have been suggested as useful biomarkers in systemic lupus e...
Topics
- Adult
- Antibodies, Antiphospholipid
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 1
- E-Selectin
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- L-Selectin
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Risk Factors
