Unrelated patients with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) share the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) markers. Report of two Mexican families

E. Garcia-Gonzalez*, H. Melin-Aldana, G. Vargas-Alarcon, E. Vega-Memije, J. Alcocer-Varela, S. Alarcon-Segovia, J. Granados

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Abstract

Lupus erythematosus is a polymorphic disease that has been known since the last century. Several cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can occur in a family, but the association of SLE and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) in family members is infrequent. Here, we report on two, unrelated Mexican families each one With some members having SLE and several others with DLE. All five patients shared the MHC haplotype: (HLA-A1, B8, Cw7, DR3, DQ2, DRw52, SC01, BF*S, C2*C, C4A*0, C4B*1) suggesting that common genetic mechanisms are responsible of these findings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)572-574
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Dermatology
Volume5
Issue number7
StatePublished - 1995

Keywords

  • DLE and SLE in family members
  • Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)
  • Haplotype sharing between SLE and DLE
  • Major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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