Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which multiple organs and cells undergo damage mediated by tissuebinding autoantibodies and immune complexes. Along with several environmental factors, genetic factors are implicated in the occurrence of SLE. 1 Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most serious and frequent complications of SLE. Its manifestation is diverse patterns of immune complex-mediated renal disease affecting glomerular,
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