For TRAF6 expression, SLE-AH had higher levels than other AH, LN, Nil or HC (Fig. 3k, p = 0.001 for other AH, p = 0.026 for LN, p = 0.001 for Nil, p < 0.001 for HC). Here, TRAF6 is linked to systemic lupus erythematosus.