LD was detected between SLE-protective DRB1*13:02 and HLA-G 14bp del (D’ = 0.62, r2 = 0.01) and, more strongly, rs1063320 G (D’ = 0.86, r2 = 0.02). The gene discussed is HLA-DRB1; the disease is systemic lupus erythematosus.