Search for dissertations about: "Sara E Löfgren"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Sara E Löfgren.

2. 1. Functional Role of Genetic Polymorphisms Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

   Author : Sara E Löfgren; Ulf Gyllensten; Jan Hillert; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; autoimmunity; systemic lupus erythematosus; genetic association; single nucleotide polymorphism; IRF5; CD226; miR-146a; Medical Science; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Genetics; Medicinsk genetik;

   Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic and complex autoimmune disorder characterized by a failure in the mechanism of self-tolerance and production of autoantibodies, potentially affecting any organ in the body. The genetic factors behind the disease have been extensively studied in the past years and to date a list of more than 30 loci have been associated with SLE. READ MORE