57 results about "Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist" patented technology

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more markers selected from the group consisting of Cytoplasmic aspartate aminotransferase, soluble Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 5, soluble CD40 Ligand, soluble C-X-C Motif chemokine 16, S100-A12, Eotaxin, soluble E-selectin, Fibronectin, Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, Heparin-binding growth factor 2, soluble Hepatocyte growth factor receptor, Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, Interleukin-1 beta, Interleukin-10, Interleukin-15, Interleukin-3, Myeloperoxidase, Nidogen-1, soluble Oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1, Pappalysin-1, soluble P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1, Antileukoproteinase, soluble Kit ligand, Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1, Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2, soluble Tumor necrosis factor, soluble Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, and Vascular endothelial growth factor A as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries.

The present invention provides novel nucleic acids, the novel polypeptide sequences encoded by these nucleic acids and uses thereof. These novel polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences were determined to be a novel Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist.

Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating adipose tissue and / or adipocytes with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.

The present disclosure provides a fusion protein comprising IL-1 receptor antagonist fused to a hybrid Fc. Particularly the present disclosure relates to a fusion protein comprising IL-1 receptor antagonist fused to a human immunoglobulin hybrid Fc fragment. In one embodiment, the hybrid Fc fragment comprises IgD and IgG4. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the present fusion protein, which are useful for treating autoimmune disease including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), psoriasis and diabetes and the like. The present fusion protein with excellent efficacy and reduced side effects is qualified for clinical development as therapeutic antibodies to treat autoimmune disease.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using assays that detect one or more markers selected from the group consisting of Cytoplasmic aspartate aminotransferase, soluble Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 5, soluble CD40 Ligand, soluble C-X-C Motif chemokine 16, S100-A12, Eotaxin, soluble E-selectin, Fibronectin, Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, Heparin-binding growth factor 2, soluble Hepatocyte growth factor receptor, Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, Interleukin-1 beta, Interleukin-10, Interleukin-15, Interleukin-3, Myeloperoxidase, Nidogen-1, soluble Oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1, Pappalysin-1, soluble P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1, Antileukoproteinase, soluble Kit ligand, Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1, Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2, soluble Tumor necrosis factor, soluble Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, and Vascular endothelial growth factor A as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in renal injuries.

Apparatus and methods for producing interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and / or other prophylatically or therapeutically effective protein. Blood is obtained from a patient with a conventional syringe and then introduced into dual luer lock centrifuge tube. The dual luer lock centrifuge tube is provided with beads that are coated with a silanized coating. The container is then incubated and centrifuged. Subsequent to the incubation and the centrifugation, the serum containing autologous therapeutically active protein, such as IL-1Ra, in the container is withdrawn through the luer lock of the container, and injected back into the patient.

The invention relates to a method for preparing relaxing and face-cleansing cosmetics and application. The cosmetics comprises the following components in percentage by mass: 0.00001 to 0.001 percent of recombinant human keratinocyte growth factors, 0.00001 to 0.001 percent of recombinant human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, 0.1 to 0.5 percent of low-molecular sodium heparin, 5 to 25 percent of stabilizer, 0.02 to 0.3 percent of hyaluronic acid, 0.5 to 8 percent of vitamin C sodium phosphate, 0.5 to 5 percent of methyl propanediol, 0.3 to 0.7 percent of 1,2 hexanediol, 0.5 to 3.5 percent of lactobacillus / mung bean fermentation liquor, 0.5 to 5 percent of dissolved protease and the balance of water. The relaxing and face-cleansing cosmetics are applied to sensitive skin, can be stored for a long time, and is suitable for long-term use.

Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating a liquid volume of white blood cells and platelets with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.

Substances that inhibit the action of the members of the IL-1β / NF-κB pathway can be used for protecting and preserving β-cell mass and function in prediabetic and diabetic type 2 patients. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of an Interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) and / or pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate (PDTC) for the treatment or prophylaxis of type 2 diabetes, as well as a method for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Treatments and devices for generating and using interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra). An implantable device is loaded with adipose tissue and / or white blood cells and inserted into an inflammation site in a patient to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in vivo. The implantable device has an enclosed or substantially enclosed body that defines an internal space. At least a portion of the body comprises a first bioresorbable material and a second bioresorbable material is within the internal space along with one or more voids. The second bioresorbable material includes an activation surface to activate adipose tissue and / or white blood cells loaded into the device to produce IL-1ra.

Compositions and methods for determining a subject's risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and diabetic complications are provided. One embodiment provides a method involving measuring the levels of interleukin-1-receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) in a sample from the subject. In other embodiments, the method involves measuring the levels of MIP-1β, IL-8, MCP-1, MPO, SAA, IGFBP2, Adiponectin, or combinations thereof. Another embodiment provides preventing islet autoimmunity and T1D using agonist of IL-1ra, MIP-1β, IL-8, MCP-1, MPO, or a combination thereof. Another embodiment provides preventing islet autoimmunity, T1D and diabetic complications using antagonist of SAA, IGFBP2, Adiponectin, or a combination thereof.

The invention discloses application of an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in the field of biological medicine and a medicinal composition thereof. The invention discloses application of the following (a) or (b) protein in preparing a medicament for preventing or treating intestinal mucosal epithelial cell injury disease: (a) the protein of which an amino acid sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 1; and (b) the protein which has at least 70 percent of homology with the amino acid sequence in the (a) and has the effect of preventing or treating the intestinal mucosal epithelial cell injury disease. The proteins can effectively prevent or treat the intestinal mucosal epithelial cell injury disease, can reduce diarrhea and body weight loss, and reduce and improve the injury of chemotherapy on small intestines.

Peptides that are designed to inhibit the biological activity of the IL-1R type 1 receptor and inhibit IL-1R / IL-1RacP related cell signaling and biological activity are disclosed. Compositions comprising IL-1R antagonists of the present invention are useful in the treatment of IL-1 related diseases or conditions such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease as well as other chronic or acute inflammatory diseases. This invention also discloses an isolated compound having an IL-1R antagonist activity, said compound being selected from the group consisting of: a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence RYTPELX, wherein R, Y, T, P, E, L, refer to their corresponding amino acids, and X is selected from no amino acid and alanine (A); and a derivative of (a) wherein the derivative incorporates one, two or three amino acid modification selected from an amino acid addition, deletion or substitution in the RYTPEL portion of the peptide, and wherein said derivative maintains its antagonist IL-1R activity.

The invention discloses a formula of a medicament for treating non-infectious ocular inflammations, and inhibiting the corneal neovascularization and the anti-rejection reaction generated after corneal grafting. Through the selection of an isotonizing agent and a buffering agent and the addition of an antiseptic agent, a release microsphere preparation, a recombinant human interleukin-8 receptor antagonist and a chemokine-like factors 1 (CKLF1), the activity of a recombinant human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is enhanced, and the retention time thereof is extended. In the invention, the problem that in the prior art, because of having a high environmental requirement on the outside, the existing recombinant human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is easy to inactivate is solved; and through adding the recombinant human interleukin-8 receptor antagonist and the chemokine-like factors 1 (CKLF1) into the medicament, a synergistic effect is generated among the recombinant human interleukin-8 receptor antagonist, the chemokine-like factors 1 (CKLF1) and the recombinant human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, thereby reducing the dosage of the medicament.

The present invention provides a novel chimeric compound comprising an agonist opioid receptor binding moiety at its N-terminus and an antagonist neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor binding moiety at its C-terminus for producing analgesia, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the chimeric compound, a method of making the compound, and a method of treating pain using the novel chimeric compounds.