Systemic lupus erythematosus
SLE is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease. It is much frequent in women than men (9/1). In general women have more susceptibility to auto-immune diseases and this is interpreted by the effects of estrogens on auto-immunity at different levels and including the AIRE gene.
Source: Maturitas - Category: Primary Care Authors: Anne Gompel Tags: INV36 Source Type: research