5. Genetics
Although lupus is not exclusively hereditary, scientists have found a specific genetic component. Researchers identified a genetic mutation in the TLR7 gene, a toll-like receptor gene involved in the body's immune response. The mutation appears to increase the sensitivity of the gene, making it more likely to attack healthy tissue.
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