reviewNew England Journal of MedicineDec 1, 2011Closed access

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

GCGeorge C. Tsokos

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Abstract

The author reviews environmental, genetic, epigenetic, and hormonal factors in systemic lupus erythematosus, its diverse organ manifestations, and the myriad immune abnormalities that characterize this autodestructive disease, which mainly affects women of childbearing age.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Epigenetics
  • Immunology
  • Immune system
  • Disease
  • Organ system
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Lupus erythematosus
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