Index Based on Blood Levels of Specific Antibodies and Protein Complex May Predict Lupus Risk, Study Reports

Identifying a person’s risk for lupus and possible need for early treatment might be aided by a new blood serum-based risk index created by researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in New York. The index assesses the levels of certain anti-DNA antibodies — IgG…

Cells that Fight Viruses May Trigger Immune Responses that Make Lupus Worse, Mouse Study Suggests

A type of immune cell that protects against viruses and cancer may worsen systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and trigger disease flares, a recent study with mice suggests. Led by researchers at the U.K.’s Imperial College London, the study, “C1q restrains autoimmunity and viral infection by…