Association of TNFSF4 Gene Polymorphisms and Plasma TNFSF4 Level with Risk of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Chinese Population.

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 4 (TNFSF4) is an inflammatory factor that has been discussed in different inflammatory diseases and cancers. However, relationship between TNFSF4 and SLE is limited.