Functional consequences of disease susceptibility genes in lupus (SLE)
Study code
NBR02 / CBR135
Lead researcher
Prof. Tim Vyse
Study type
Participant re-contact
Institution or company
Kings College London
Researcher type
Non-commercial
Speciality area
Haematology
Summary
We have previously shown that variation in several genes increases the risk of SLE. In order to understand how differences in genes affect the risk of developing SLE we need to take blood samples from volunteers who do not have lupus so that we can understand how these genes influence ‘healthy’ body responses in comparison to the responses of people who have lupus.