For SLE (Figure S6), the summary Fisher’s z showed a positive, moderate correlation between circulating VEGF level and disease activity (SLEDAI/SLAM, ES 0.55, 95% CI 0.29–0.81, P <0.0001; summary r = 0.50), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR; ES 0.40, 95% CI 0.18–0.63, P = 0.0004; summary r = 0.38). This evidence concerns the gene VEGFA and systemic lupus erythematosus.