Systemic lupus erythematosus genetics: insights into pathogenesis and implications for therapy.

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prime example of how the interplay between genetic and environmental factors can trigger systemic autoimmunity, particularly in young women. Although clinical disease can take years to manifest, risk is established by the unique genetic makeup of an individual. Genome-wide association studies have identified almost 200 SLE-associated risk loci, yet unravelling the...

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