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Fusion Protein Aids Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonism
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Title Fusion Protein Aids Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonism
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/567769?src=rss
Description A fusion protein between thermally responsive elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) prompts a depot effect that may allow effective sustained local release of this anti-inflammatory agent, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date Dec 22, 2007
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