C-reactive protein also exhibits a distinct anti-inflammatory activity indicated by its protective effects against endotoxic shock, allergic encephalitis, inflammatory alveolitis, nephrotoxic nephritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (Black et al. 2004; Rodriguez et al. 2005; Szalai et al. 2000). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is systemic lupus erythematosus.