Article
Genetics of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus Risk and Specific Manifestations.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Jan 2025
Misztal Melissa C, Gold Nick, Cao Jingjing, Diaz Talia, Dominguez Daniela, Thompson Kendal, Jaeggi Edgar, Knight Andrea M, Laskin Carl, Ng Lawrence, Silverman Earl D, Hiraki Linda T
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a passively acquired autoimmune disease in infants born to anti-Ro and/or anti-La autoantibody-positive mothers. Genetics may affect NLE risk. We analyzed the genetics of infants and anti-Ro antibody-positive mothers, with NLE and NLE-specific manifestations. METHODS: Infants and mothers from a tertiary care clinic underwent genotyping on the Global Screening...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
