Impact of Genetic Factors on the Subphenotypes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and B cell-related Endophenotypes


Grant Data
Project Title
Impact of Genetic Factors on the Subphenotypes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and B cell-related Endophenotypes
Principal Investigator
Professor Yang, Wanling   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chan Sau Fong   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Mok Chi Chiu   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Lau Wallace Chak Sing   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2020-09-01
Amount
996285
Conference Title
Impact of Genetic Factors on the Subphenotypes of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and B cell-related Endophenotypes
Presentation Title
Keywords
Genetic susceptibility, Humoral immunity, Subphenotypes, Systeemic lupus erythematosus, TACI
Discipline
Rheumatology,Genetics
Panel
Biology and Medicine (M)
HKU Project Code
17106320
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2020
Status
On-going
Objectives
1 To elucidate the impact of genetic factors on B cell-focused endophenotypes in high risk individuals 2 To elucidate the impact of genetic factors on B cell-focused endophenotypes and clinical manifestations in SLE patients