[Association of HLA-G INDEL polymorphism with systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE] in Guilan Province, in Iran]

ABSTRACT

Background and Aim: Systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE] is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against nuclear antigens. The exact cause of SLE is unknown, but some of these genes are active in the key pathways, including immune complexes, host immune signal transduction, and interferon pathways which have significant roles in the pathogenesis of SLE. Since the classical HLA class I and II molecules are highly involved in the peptide presentation to the components of immune system, the genes that encode these molecules can be primary candidates associated with susceptibility to autoimmune disorders. HLA-G belongs to the family of non-classical HLA class I antigens. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association of INDEL polymorphism of the 3'UTR region of HLA-G gene with SLE