Association of the − 1082G/A polymorphism in the interleukin-10 gene with systemic lupus erythematosus: A meta-analysis

► The IL10 − 1082G/A polymorphism was associated with SLE susceptibility. ► IL10 − 1082G/A polymorphism may play a role in SLE susceptibility. ► IL10 − 1082G/A polymorphism may have ethnicity-specific effects in SLE. ► Further studies on this issue should have a subtle study design.