Abstract: Compositions and methods of using compositions for treatment of inflammatory diseases and immune disorders are provided. Allylamino compounds are disclosed which are inhibitors of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO) and/or vascular adhesion protein 1 (VAP-1). The compounds have therapeutic utility in suppressing inflammation and inflammatory responses, and in treatment of several disorders, including multiple sclerosis and stroke.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for stabilizing or improving the health-related quality of life in individuals with SLE, and methods of selecting individuals suitable for such treatment. One method of stabilizing or improving the health-related quality of life of an individual with SLE involves the administration of an effective amount of dsDNA epitope, such as in the form of an epitope-presenting carrier or an epitope-presenting valency platform molecule like LJP 394, to the individual. The invention further provides a method of stabilizing or improving the health-related quality of life of an individual with SLE involving the reduction of the level of SLE-associated antibodies in the individual, optionally through administration of a dsDNA epitope to the individual. In addition, methods of screening patients are provided. Kits useful in the methods of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating SLE including renal SLE and methods of reducing risk of renal flare in individuals with SLE, and methods of monitoring such treatment. One method of treating SLE including renal SLE and reducing risk of renal flare in an individual with SLE involves the administration of an effective amount of an agent for reducing the level of anti-dsDNA antibody (such as a dsDNA epitope as in the form of an epitope-presenting carrier or an epitope-presenting valency platform molecule like LJP 394) to the individual. The invention further provides a method of treating renal flare and reducing risk of renal flare in an individual with SLE involving the reduction of the level of circulating anti-dsDNA antibodies in the individual and maintaining sustained reduction of circulating anti-dsDNA antibodies, optionally through administration of a dsDNA epitope to the individual.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating proteinuria in an individual such as human by administering an effective amount of an agent that reduces the level of anti-dsDNA antibodies (such as a dsDNA epitope as in the form of an epitope-presenting carrier or an epitope-presenting valency platform molecule like LJP 394) to the individual. The invention also provides methods of determining responsiveness of the individual to (or selecting an individual for continuing) treatment of an agent that reduces anti-dsDNA antibodies by determining reduction of proteinuria after a certain period of time upon initiation of the treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating proteinuria in an individual such as human by administering an effective amount of an agent that reduces the level of anti-dsDNA antibodies (such as a dsDNA epitope as in the form of an epitope-presenting carrier or an epitope-presenting valency platform molecule like LJP 394) to the individual. The invention also provides methods of determining responsiveness of the individual to (or selecting an individual for continuing) treatment of an agent that reduces anti-dsDNA antibodies by determining reduction of proteinuria after a certain period of time upon initiation of the treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides methods treating lupus nephritis based in individuals with significantly impaired renal function, and methods of selecting individuals for treatment based on significantly impaired renal function. The treatment entails administration of a conjugate comprising a non-immunogenic valency platform molecule and at least two double stranded DNA epitopes, such as DNA molecules, which bind to anti-DNA antibodies from the patient. The invention also provides methods of identifying individuals suitable for treatment for lupus, based on assessing renal function to identify those individuals with significant impairment of renal function.

Abstract: The invention provides methods identifying individuals suitable for treatment for lupus and methods of monitoring treatment, based on measuring antibody affinities, as well as of treating lupus based on measuring antibody affinities. The treatment entails administration of a conjugate comprising a non-immunogenic valency platform molecule and at least two double stranded DNA epitopes, such as DNA molecules, which bind to anti-DNA antibodies from the patient.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using compositions for treatment of inflammatory diseases and immune disorders are provided. Allylhydrazine compounds, hydroxylamine (aminooxy) compounds, and other compounds are disclosed which are inhibitors of semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO) and/or vascular adhesion protein 1 (VAP-1). The compounds have therapeutic utility in suppressing inflammation and inflammatory responses, and in treatment of several disorders, including multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides domain 1 ?2GPI polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, mimetics of these polypeptides, and methods using domain 1 ?2GPI polypeptides and mimetics. Domain 1 of ?2GPI has been shown to bind to anti-cardiolipin (?2GPI-dependent antiphospholipid) antibodies, which are associated with several pathologies, such as thrombosis and fetal loss. The domain 1 ?2GPI polypeptides may be used to detect ?2GPI-dependent antiphospholipid antibodies in a sample. The invention further provides methods of inducing tolerance using these domain 1 ?2GPI polypeptides.