Abstract:
The present invention concerns an agonist of a MCH receptor for use for preventing, slowing or stopping weight loss or promoting weight gain in a subject suffering from ALS.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for topical or transdermal delivery for immune modulation. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide and/or peptides such as thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and/or GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone). The nitric oxide and/or peptide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other structures containing nitric oxide, peptides, or both. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid "stick," etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treatment of subjects having or at risk of cancer or other conditions. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide and/or peptides such as thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and/or GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone). The nitric oxide and/or peptide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other structures containing nitric oxide. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid "stick," etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like.
Abstract:
Use of a subcutaneously administered dose of between about 1,0 mg and 175 mg of bremelanotide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of bremelanotide for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction in women while reducing or minimizing undesirable side effects.
Abstract:
Disclosed are peptides having biological and therapeutic activity. Particularly disclosed are lipidated di- or tri- peptides analogs of KPV or KdPT that exhibit antimicrobial activity. In particular, the peptides of this invention provide enhanced anti-microbial activity over the base tri -peptides, lysine -proline- valine and lysine-d-proline-tyrosine. The disclosed peptides have the general formula of C12-18 lipid— KXZ-NH 2 i wherein K is lysine; X is proline, d-proline, histidine or arginine; Z is optional and if present Z is valine, threonine, alanine or leucine; and the terminal COOH is NH 2 amidated. The C12-18 lipid is preferably the lipid moiety of lauric acid (C12), myristic acid (C14), pentadecanoic acid (C15), palmitic acid (C16), or stearic acid (C18). The invention is further related to methods of using of these peptides to treat various insults, inflammations or bacterial infections affecting the skin and other related mucosal body surfaces such as the oral cavity.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to the tripeptide (l)Lys-(d)Pro-(l)Thr (KdPT) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for therapeutic, prophylactic therapeutic or cosmetic treatment of a disease with increased apoptosis, wherein the treatment has an anti- apoptotic effect. The present invention is also related to the use of KdPT or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition for an anti-apoptotic treatment of disorders that are related with increased apoptosis.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to improvements in compositions containing peptides that are ligands of one or more of the melanocortin receptors (MC-R), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, methods for preparing such compositions, and method of using such compositions to treat mammals. In particular, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pamoate salt of Ac-Arg-cyclo(Cys-D-Ala-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Cys)-NH 2 which is a ligand of the melanocortin receptor subtype 4 (MC4-R), and in which, after subcutaneous or intramuscular administration to a subject, the peptide forms a depot at physiological pH that is slowly dissolved and released into the body fluid and bloodstream. The present invention may further comprise an organic component such as dimethylacetamide (DMA) or polyethylene glycol (PEG) with an average molecular weight of lower than 1000.
Abstract:
Provided herein are stable peptide analogs of the native alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) having selectivity for the melanocortin 1 receptor (MClR). Also provided herein are pharmaceutical preparations of the α-MSH peptide analogs, as well as methods of using these analogs in the treatment of medical and veterinary conditions involving MClR.