Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)is an autoimmune disease with high heterogeneity in tissues and organs,Whose pathogenesis is still unclear.Lymphocytes are important immune cells involved in the occurrence and development of SLE.It has been found that the abnormal activation of T cells and B cells are important causes of SLE.In this review,by summarizing the role of T cells and B cells in the pathogenesis of SLE and the latest research progress in lymphocyte-targeted treatment strategy of SLE,the important scientific evidences can be provided to the study of the pathogenesis of SLE and the development of new medicines for the treatment of SLE.