Addressing the research gap: access to care hinders genetic discovery in systemic lupus erythematosus patients throughout the African diaspora

Addressing the research gap: access to care hinders genetic discovery in systemic lupus erythematosus patients throughout the African diaspora

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune condition that disproportionately impacts non-White ethnic and racial groups, particularly individuals in the African diaspora who experience heightened incidence, prevalence, and adverse outcomes. Genetic and epigenetic factors play signifi...

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Main Authors: Jihwan Hwang, Ida Dzifa Dey, Olusola Ayanlowo, Cindy Flower, Amanda King, Nicole Johnson, Uyiekpen Ima-Edomwonyi, Hakeem Olasebikan, Titilola Falasinnu, Vishnuprabu Durairaj Pandian, Ashira Blazer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
systemic lupus erythematosus
health disparities
global health
African diaspora
lupus introduction ancestry and race
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2024.1414490/full

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