Low copy numbers of complement C4 and homozygous deficiency of C4A may predispose to severe disease and earlier disease onset in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. [electronic resource]
- Lupus Apr 2018
- 600-609 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
1477-0962
10.1177/0961203317735187 doi
Adult Aged Case-Control Studies Chi-Square Distribution Complement C4a--deficiency DNA Copy Number Variations Drug Therapy, Combination Female Gene Deletion Gene Dosage Gene Frequency Genetic Association Studies Genetic Predisposition to Disease Germany HLA-DRB1 Chains--genetics Homozygote Humans Immunosuppressive Agents--therapeutic use Logistic Models Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic--diagnosis Male Middle Aged Odds Ratio Phenotype Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide Prognosis Risk Factors Severity of Illness Index Time Factors Young Adult