Conversely, the HGB level was lower in the SLE-ILD group than in the SLE group, and there were no statistical differences between the two groups concerning serum levels of WBC, PLT, Cr, Urea, IgG, IgA, IgM, C3, C4 and IgE (Table 1). The gene discussed is CD40LG; the disease is systemic lupus erythematosus.