The Environment Within: A Possible Link Identified Between Plasma Microbial Translocation & Autoantibody Development in 1st Degree Relatives of SLE Patients

Plasma microbial translocation, the composition of the microbiome and environmental factors may influence the development of autoantibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study comparing SLE patients with their first-degree relatives and unrelated, healthy controls.
Source: The Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Conditions SLE (Lupus) Arthritis & Rheumatology gut microbial translocation systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Source Type: research