Why Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus More Common in Women?

Joint Bone Spine. 2019 May;86(3):297-299. doi: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2018.12.004. Epub 2018 Dec 22.
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Keywords: Estrogens; Sex-related differences; Systemic lupus erythematosus; X chromosome.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Estrogens / blood*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / blood
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / epidemiology*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / genetics*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Prognosis
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sex Factors
  • Toll-Like Receptor 7 / genetics*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Estrogens
  • TLR7 protein, human
  • Toll-Like Receptor 7