Abstract:
Disclosed herein are cargo carrying nanoparticles and pharmaceutical formulations thereof. The cargo carrying nanoparticles can self-assemble from cargo molecule subunits and/or targeting subunits. The cargo carrying molecules can be configured to induce macropinocytosis in a cell when a targeting moiety specifically binds a binding partner on the surface of a cell. The pharmaceutical formulations containing the cargo carrying nanoparticles disclosed herein can be administered to a patient for the treatment or prevention of cancer.
Abstract:
The invention is based on the discovery of a potent growth factor delivery system by creating a fusion polypeptide that includes two portions: (i) keratinocyte growth factor protein, and (ii) an elastin-like peptide. This chimera can be administered directly to a wound site, accelerating recovery.
Abstract:
A formulation and method of treating chronic wounds is presented. The formulation uses two different fusion peptides, one of which incorporates an elastase resistant peptide, to preserve the bioactivity of different functional peptides and growth factors in chronic wounds.
Abstract:
The invention is based on the discovery of a potent growth factor delivery system by creating a fusion polypeptide that includes two portions: (i) keratinocyte growth factor protein, and (ii) an elastin-like peptide. This chimera can be administered directly to a wound site, accelerating recovery.