Lupus Causing Mutation Identified in Humans - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News


4/28/2022 12:00:00 AM3 yearsago
by Anjali A. Sarkar, PhD

Systemic lupus erythematosus is caused by gain-of-function mutations in a gene called TLR7, a new study finds.

A study published in Nature on April 27, 2022, provides evidence indicating that the currently incurable chronic autoimmune disease, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is caused by gain-of-function … [+4348 chars]

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