Abstract:
Combination compositions exhibiting anti-viral activities are provided, which are based on unique combinations of polyphenol zinc ionophores. Exemplary compositions comprise combinations of flavonoid zinc ionophores selected from EGCG, quercetin and taxifolin, preferably further comprising a zinc compound and a copper compound. The compositions preferably contain additional ingredients to further enhance the anti-viral effect of the composition and/or to provide additional benefits.
Abstract:
Disclosed are Somatostatin receptor ligands comprising a peptide moiety, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof. Disclosed are also synthetic Somatostatin receptor ligands comprising a cyclic peptide moiety and an active agent moiety covalently bonded to the cyclic peptide moiety through a nitrogen atom of a side chain functional group of an internal residue of the cyclic peptide moiety, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof. Disclosed are also synthetic Somatostatin receptor ligands comprising a cyclic peptide moiety and a nanoparticle active agent moiety covalently bonded to the cyclic peptide moiety, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof.
Abstract:
Provided herein are composite structures that include a core fiber and a plurality of peptide-based self-assembled nanostructures attached thereto, wherein the nanostructures may be loaded with a bioactive agent, such that the composite structures may act as slow-release drug-delivery medical device. Also provided is process for producing the composite structures, and uses thereof.
Abstract:
Hybrid hydrogels, made of a three-dimensional network of fibrillar nanostructures, at least a portion of the fibrillar nanostructures being formed of at least two different types of aromatic moieties, at least one type of the aromatic moieties being an end-capping modified aromatic dipeptide and at least another type of the aromatic moieties being an amine-modified halogenated aromatic amino acid, are provided. Also provided are processes of preparing the hybrid hydrogels and uses thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses self-assembled bioadhesive anti-microbial, anti-fouling and/or anti-oxidant micro- and nano-structures comprising a plurality of amino acids or peptides, wherein each amino acid is an aromatic amino acid comprising a catecholic moiety, and/or each peptide comprises at least one aromatic amino acid comprising a catecholic moiety. Further disclosed are methods and kits for preparing these micro- and nano-structures. Further disclosed are uses of these micro- and nano-structures in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and medical devices applications.
Abstract:
Dipeptide analogs comprising a tryptophan (Trp) moiety coupled to a beta-sheet breaker moiety derived from alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) are disclosed. The dipeptide analogs exhibit an improved performance in inhibiting amyloid fibril formation, as compared to previously described dipeptides. Compositions containing the dipetide analogs and uses thereof in treating amyloid-associated diseases and disorders are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A composition comprising a material at least partially enclosed by a tubular, spherical or planar nanostructure composed of a plurality of peptides, wherein each of the plurality of peptides includes no more than 4 amino acids and whereas at least one of the 4 amino acids is an aromatic amino acid.