Article
Genetic risk factors of systemic lupus erythematosus in the Malaysian population: a minireview.
Clinical & developmental immunology - 1 Jan 2012
Chai Hwa Chia, Phipps Maude Elvira, Chua Kek Heng
Abstract excerpt
SLE is an autoimmune disease that is not uncommon in Malaysia. In contrast to Malays and Indians, the Chinese seem to be most affected. SLE is characterized by deficiency of body's immune response that leads to production of autoantibodies and failure of immune complex clearance. This minireview attempts to summarize the association of several candidate genes with risk for SLE in the Malaysian population and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
