Regarding cytokine levels, SLE patients presented significantly increased serum levels of IL-10 (11.08 vs. 5.24 pg/mL; p < 0.0001) and IL-17 (6.30 vs. 2.44 pg/mL; p < 0.0001) compared to CS. The gene discussed is IL17A; the disease is systemic lupus erythematosus.