New Insights into Pathogenesis and Novel Therapeutic Approaches in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Dear Colleagues,

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototypical systemic autoimmune disease which can cause damage in a series of various organ systems, including renal, neural, cutaneous, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and hematologic systems.

A better understanding of altered immune mechanisms and the underlying molecular background are integral to finding new biomarkers of activity and developing new targeting treatment options in SLE.

This Special Issue focuses on novel findings on the cellular and molecular mechanisms, clinical outcomes, diagnostics, and therapeutic strategies of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Original articles and reviews that address these topics are welcome, especially those that aim to improve scientific knowledge on pathogenesis and novel treatment approaches in SLE, and are of significant interest to the diverse readership of Cells.

Dr. Tünde Tarr
Dr. Gábor Papp
Guest Editors

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