LEP and atherosclerosis: Higher levels of leptin in patients with SLE versus controlsHigher leptin levels in SLE patients with plaque compared with those withoutSignificantly higher plasma levels of leptin in SLE patients with atherosclerotic plaquePositive correlation between high leptin levels and elevated inflammatory biomarkers such as piHDL, Lp(a) and OxPL/apoB100High leptin levels correlate with 2.8-fold more atherosclerosis in SLE female patientsHigh leptin levels increase the risk of subclinical atherosclerosis in SLE