Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. Symptoms of SLE can vary from person to person, but often include fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin rashes, and fever. SLE can be …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 55× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. Symptoms of SLE can vary from person to person, but often include fatigue, joint pain and swelling, skin rashes, and fever. SLE can be difficult to diagnose, but there are a variety of treatments available to help manage the symptoms and reduce flare-ups. Regular doctor visits and lifestyle changes are an important part of managing SLE and can help to minimize the impact of the disease. SLE is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, but with proper treatment and management, people with SLE can live full and healthy lives.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 55 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.

Journal editorial board
Roberto Paganelli · Italy Riccardi Carlo · Italy Helena Idborg · Sweden

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