Abstract:
The present disclosure provides peptide compositions (e.g., of self-assembling peptides) with particular attributes (e.g., peptide identity, peptide concentration, pH, ionic strength [including salt identity and/or concentration), etc that show particularly useful material properties. The present disclosure also provides technologies for selecting and/or formulating particular peptide compositions useful in specific contexts. In some embodiments, provided peptide compositions have an elevated pH within the range of about 2.5 to about 3.5 and/or an ionic strength that is above that of a corresponding composition of the same peptide, at the same concentration, in water, but is below a critical salt point for the peptide (e.g., so that the composition is not cloudy).
Abstract:
Materials and methods for treatment of pulmonary leakage are provided. A peptide comprising between about 7 amino acids and about 32 amino acids in a solution may be introduced to a target site. A hydrogel barrier may be provided at the target site in order to treat the pulmonary leakage.
Abstract:
Gamma ray and e-beam irradiation provided efficient sterilization of certain self- assembling peptides (including RADA16 in solution) without substantial degradation of the major peptide, while, e.g., another self-assembly peptide, QLEL12 was significantly degraded following irradiation. Irradiation sterilization enhances the rheological property of, for example, RADA16 hydrogel once applied to tissue at a physiological pH. The rheological property increase can result in higher efficacy in a variety of biomedical applications.
Abstract:
Provided herein are ionic self-assembling peptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptides, and methods of using and making the same.
Abstract:
Provided herein are ionic self-assembling peptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the peptides, and methods of using and making the same.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are surfactant peptide nanostmctures wherein the peptides have repeating hydrophobic amino acids in an integer equal to or less than four. The peptide nanostmctures are useful for therapeutic applications, including for delivery of drugs and siRNA.
Abstract:
Methods for preventing esophageal stricture following an endoscopic resection procedure in a subject are provided. A solution having a pH level of about 3.5 and including a self-assembling peptide comprising between about 7 amino acids and about 32 amino acids in an effective amount and in an effective concentration to form a hydrogel under esophageal conditions to provide prevention of esophageal stricture may be introduced to a target site.
Abstract:
Hemostatic dressings are synergistically used in conjunction with self-assembling peptide hydrogels to promote hemostasis at a target site. Related methods, kits, and devices for hemostasis are disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods and materials for treating a cerebrospinal fluid leakage are described herein. One method for treating cerebrospinal fluid leakage includes occluding cerebrospinal fluid leakage by administering an effective amount of a self-assembling peptide solution to a target area of a cerebrospinal fluid leakage, where the self-assembling peptide is between 7 amino acids and 32 amino acids in length and the self-assembling peptide solution forms a hydrogel under physiological conditions.
Abstract:
Materials and methods for dental bone void filling such as during a sinus lift procedure are provided. A peptide comprising between about 7 amino acids and about 32 amino acids in a solution may be introduced to a target site. The peptide may undergo self-organization under physiological conditions and/or in the presence of a cation.