Abstract:
Disclosed herein are leukocyte-targeting molecules, pharmaceutical compositions comprising leukocyte-targeting molecules and an optional pharmaceutical agent, and methods of using same. In some embodiments, a leukocyte-targeting molecule is a peptide having the formula: X1X2AAX3AX4X5X17AX6X7X8AX9X10A(P)nX11x12(X13)n, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein X1, X2, X11, and X12 are each, independently, lysine, arginine, or ornithine; X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, and X10 are each, independently, valine, leucine, isoleucine, or norleucine; X13 is tyrosine; X17 is praline or alanine; and n is 0 or 1.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to the field of biotechnology. In particular, provided are a ligase fusion protein and an immobilized ligase comprising the same. Also provided is use of the ligase fusion protein or the immobilized ligase in the preparation of conjugates. Further provided is a process for the preparation of conjugates using a ligase or a ligase unit.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides systems, methods, and compositions for the delivery of one or more components of a Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-Cas (CRISPR associated protein) gene editing system.
Abstract:
Peptides and methods of use thereof, are disclosed for use in treating disorders caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 or resulting from COVID-19 disease, such as systemic inflammation or pneumonia. The peptides modulate the activity of the transcription factor NF ҡB.
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods for treating cancers by targeting the elimination of selective activated immune cell populations in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The cells may be targeted, for instance, using CLIP inhibitors and or MHC class II inducers.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are conjugates including a fatty acid, a self-assembly domain, and a polypeptide, where the conjugates have phase transition behavior. Further disclosed are methods of using the conjugates to treat disease, methods of delivering an agent, and methods of preparing the conjugates.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel, translationally controlled tumor protein derived-protein transduction domain (TCTP-PTD) having the ability to penetrate the cell membrane, and to the use thereof. The TCTP-PTD peptide of the present invention is capable of improving the ability of a target substance to penetrate the cell membrane to thereby effectively deliver the target substance into a living body, including cells, tissue and blood. Thus, the TCTP-PTD peptide may be used for research purposes in vitro , and may be used for clinical purposes, including treatment of various diseases, delivery of contrast agents, etc., and may also be used for diagnostic purposes and in cosmetic applications.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis with a pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, comprising the steps of: a) administering a therapeutic amount of the pharmaceutical composition to the subject; b) determining whether the subject is a glatiramer acetate responder by evaluating IL-27 concentration in the blood of the subject; and c) continuing the administration of the pharmaceutical composition if the subject is identified as a glatiramer acetate responder, or modifying treatment of the subject if the subject is not identified as a glatiramer acetate responder.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions and methods for modulation of immune response via PYRIN domain-only proteins POP1 and/or POP3. In particular, POP1 and/or POP3 are inhibited to enhance an immune response (e.g., to treat or prevent infection), or POP1 and/or POP3 are administered or activated to reduce an immune response (e.g., to treat or prevent autoimmune or inflammatory disease).