Autoimmune hepatitis with raised alpha-fetoprotein level as the presenting symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and autoimmune hepatitis are distinct clinical disorders, which rarely occur, in the same patient. We describe a 59-year-old woman with coexistence of both conditions. Photosensitivity, arthritis, positive ANA, and extreme elevation of anti-dsDNA concluded the diagnosis of SLE.

Dual biological functions of an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist-interleukin-10 fusion protein and its suppressive effects on joint inflammation.

The aim of this study was to construct and purify a novel interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-interleukin-10 (IL-10) fusion protein and determine its biological function and anti-inflammatory effects. The isolated cDNAs of two inhibitory cytokines (IL-1ra, IL-10) were used to construct a cDNA for the IL-1ra-IL-10 fusion protein. The expressed recombinant cytokines and fusion product were purified and their biological properties analysed.

The pharmacokinetics of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in Chinese subjects with rheumatoid arthritis.

To characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) after a single injection, and to assess the safety and tolerability of IL-1ra, a total of 15 adult Chinese subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were enrolled into this study. Study medication was administered on day 1. Blood samples for PK testing were collected predose and at 0.