The invention relates to method of diagnosis a subject suffering from Adult-onset Still's disease and further to determine the disease course of the subject suffering from Adult-onset Still's disease.

In one aspect, a system for detecting inflammation is disclosed, which includes at least one sensor comprising at least one port for receiving a biological sample, and at least one electrochemical cell in fluid communication with said at least one port for receiving said biological sample, said electrochemical cell comprising at least two electrically conductive electrodes, where at least one of said electrodes is functionalized with at least one probe exhibiting specific binding to at least one inflammation biomarker. The system may further include a circuitry for detecting a redox current flowing through said at least one electrode and/or an electrical impedance across said electrodes in response to interaction of the functionalized electrode with the sample, and generating signals in response to said detection. By way of example, the biological sample can be a subject's blood serum.

Provided herein are methods of treating ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) in individuals in need thereof comprising administering a complement component 5a receptor (C5aR) antagonist. Also provided herein are methods of treating a ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) with renal involvement in an individual in need thereof comprising administering a complement component 5a receptor (C5aR) antagonist to the individual if the individual exhibits an elevated urinary soluble CD163 (sCD163) to creatinine ratio compared to individuals without AAV. In some embodiments, the complement component 5a receptor (C5aR) antagonist is avacopan.

The present invention provides novel compositions for suppressing inflammation and for treating inflammatory disorders. These compositions contain at least one PARS-derived anti-inflammatory peptide or polypeptide and/or at least one PARI-derived anti-inflammatory peptide or polypeptide. The PARS- and/or PARI-derived peptides typically contain an amino acid sequence that mimics the respective N-terminal sequence of Activated Protein C-cleaved PARS or PARI, e.g., after activated protein C cleavage at residue Arg41 in human PARS and after residue Arg.sup.46 in human PARI. The invention also provides therapeutic methods of using the anti-inflammatory compositions described herein to suppress undesired inflammation and to treat inflammatory disorders. Additionally provided in the invention are methods of screening candidate compounds to identity novel anti-inflammatory agents.

A method for measuring anti-PAD2 antibodies in a subject with an inflammatory or autoimmune disease, and to determine if the subject has a better prognosis for developing a more severe form of inflammation based on anti-PAD2 antibody levels. Methods for the therapeutic use of anti-PAD2 antibodies are also described.

This invention concerns compositions and methods of treating or diagnosing inflammatory disorders and other disorders, as well as compositions and methods of treating HIV.

The disclosure provides nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compositions and methods of use thereof. Specifically, the disclosure provides cell-free or substantially cell-free regenerative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compositions derived from placenta and/or from MSC cells isolated therefrom, methods for producing said compositions, and uses thereof to treat chronic and acute inflammatory conditions and diseases.

The invention provides methods, kits and reagents for diagnosing fibromyalgia (FM) in an individual by determining whether the levels of one or more cytokines in the individual are altered, as compared to control levels. The altered level(s) or patterns of expression of the cytokines measured in the affected individual compared to the level from the control is predictive/indicative of FM in the individual.

The present invention relates to a method for assessing a status of a wound of a patient, comprising the steps of determining a concentration of one or more inflammatory markers selected from glucose and eotaxin-1 in a sample from the wound, wherein the sample comprises or consists of wound fluid and the one or more inflammatory markers may indicate an inflammation within the wound, ii. determining a concentration of one or more bacterial markers in the sample, wherein the one or more bacterial markers may indicate a colonization of the wound with metabolically active bacteria, iii. assessing the status of the wound based on the concentrations of the one or more inflammatory markers and the one or more bacterial markers, wherein the status of the wound is assessed as being inflamed or not inflamed and as being colonized with metabolically active bacteria or not colonized with metabolically active bacteria. This diagnostic method allows a reliable, specific and detailed assessment of the status of the wound.

The invention is based on a method of modulating the activation or inhibition of Mixed lineage kinase domain-like (MLKL) protein, or a MLKL variant protein, via modulating the intramolecular interaction between the C-terminal helix (Hc) of the psK domain and a hydrophobic groove in the MLKL protein. The invention provides methods and compounds for to selectively target the herein firstly disclosed intramolecular interaction of MLKL protein. Based on the herein disclosed essential intramolecular rearrangement of MLKL, the invention provides small molecules capable of specifically inhibiting mouse or human MLKL. The invention provides uses, including medical applications such as treatments, of MLKL driven conditions including necroptosis, cell trafficking, pathological immune responses and/or inflammation.