Systemic lupus erythematosus and immunodeficiency

Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease caused by a combination of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. Recent advances in genetic analysis coupled with better understanding of different immune regulatory and signaling pathways have revealed the complex relationship between autoimmunity, including SLE, and immunodeficiency. Furthermore, the expanding therapeutic armamentarium has led to the increasing awareness of secondary immunodeficiency in these patients. This article serves to update the current understanding of SLE and immunodeficiency by discussing the shared genetic factors and immunobiology. We also summarize the effects of immunosuppressive therapies with a focus on secondary antibody deficiency (SAD) after B-cell targeted therapies.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Systemic lupus erythematosus and immunodeficiency ; volume:2 ; number:3 ; year:2021 ; pages:131-138 ; extent:8 ; Rheumatology and immunology research ; 2, Heft 3 (2021), 131-138 (gesamt 8)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Chan, Shirley Chiu Wai ; Lau, Chak Sing

Further information

• DOI: 10.2478/rir-2021-0019
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023030113033666402688
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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