title: Systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus is a pleomorphic, autoimmune disorder of unknown cause that can afflict all parts of the body. New insights into its pathogenesis, the employment of preventive measures and combinations of immunosuppressive therapy, as well as the introduction of biologics, are beginning to alter the prognosis and improve the quality of life for individuals with this serious disease.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA. dwallacea@ucla.edu
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents