Abstract:
Herein is reported a fusion polypeptide comprising i) one, two, three or four incretin receptor ligand polypeptides, and ii) one human immunoglobulin Fc-region, wherein at least one of the incretin receptor ligand polypeptides comprises an amino acid that is covalently conjugated to a lipid, and wherein each of the one, two, three or four incretin receptor ligand polypeptides is covalently conjugated by a peptide bond to a terminus of the human immunoglobulin Fc-region, whereby to each terminus of the human immunoglobulin Fc-region only a single incretin receptor ligand polypeptide is conjugated.
Abstract:
Modified glucagon peptides are disclosed having improved solubility and/or stability while retaining glucagon agonist activity. The glucagon peptides have been modified by the substitution of pyridyl-alanine for a native amino acid at one or more of positions 6, 10 or 13 and/or substitution with an amino acid in the D-conformation at position 20 or 21 compared to native glucagon.
Abstract:
A novel derivative of parathyroid hormone is provided that has an extended time of action relative to known native parathyroid hormone agonist peptides, while minimizing excessive action shortly after administration. Compositions comprising the novel parathyroid hormone conjugates can be used to treat hypoparathyroidism and osteoporosis.
Abstract:
Provided herein are GLP-1 agonist peptides conjugated with thyroid hormone receptor ligands that are capable of acting at the thyroid hormone receptor. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and kits of the conjugates of the invention. Further provided herein are methods of treating a disease, e.g., a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and chronic cardiovascular disease, comprising administering the conjugates of the invention.
Abstract:
Prodrug formulations of insulin and insulin analogs are provided wherein the insulin peptide has been modified by an amide bond linkage of a dipeptide prodrug element. The prodrugs disclosed herein have extended half-lives and are converted to the active form at physiological conditions through a non-enzymatic reaction driven by chemical instability.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are insulin agonist peptides conjugated to incretins wherein the incretin-insulin conjugate has agonist activity at the insulin receptor and the corresponding incretin receptor, and stimulates weight loss in an individual administered the compound.
Abstract:
Provided herein are GLP-1 receptor antagonists peptides and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of hypoglycemia. Further provided herein are methods of treating atypical hypoglycemia in patients that have become hyperinsulinemic, including those who become hyperinsulinemic after bariatric surgery.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising novel peptides and dimers that exhibit antagonist activity against FGF23 binding to Klotho are disclosed. Such peptides can be used to treat hypoparathyroidism and osteoporosis.
Abstract:
Provided herein are glucagon agonist peptides conjugated with thyroid hormone receptor ligands that are capable of acting at the thyroid hormone receptor. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and kits of the conjugates of the invention. Further provided herein are methods of treating a disease, e.g., a metabolic disorder, such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and chronic cardiovascular disease, comprising administering the conjugates of the invention.
Abstract:
Insulin analogs comprising a non-native glycosylation site sequence are provided having high potency and specificity for the insulin receptor. In one embodiment a peptide sequence of greater than 18 amino acids is used as a linking moiety to link human insulin A and B chains, or analogs or derivatives thereof, to provide high potency single chain insulin analogs. In one embodiment the linking moiety comprises one or more glycosylation sites. Also disclosed are prodrug and conjugate derivatives of the insulin analogs.