Abstract: In some aspects, the present invention provides cell-reactive compstatin analogs and compositions comprising cell-reactive compstatin analogs. In some aspects, the invention further provides methods of using cell-reactive compstatin analogs, e.g., treat a complement-mediated disorder, e.g., to inhibit complement-mediated damage to a cell, tissue, or organ. In some aspects, the invention provides long-acting compstatin analogs and compositions comprising long-acting compstatin analogs. In some aspects, the invention further provides methods of using long-acting compstatin analogs, e.g., to treat a complement-mediated disorder, e.g., to inhibit complement-mediated damage to a cell, tissue, or organ. In some aspects, the invention provides targeted compstatin analogs and compositions comprising targeted compstatin analogs. In some aspects, the invention further provides methods of using targeted compstatin analogs, e.g., to treat a complement-mediated disorder, e.g.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cyclopeptide and a cyclopeptide preparing by the method are disclosed. The method includes the following steps: (a) providing compounds represented by formulas (I-1) and (I-4); (b) performing a reaction between the compounds of formulas (I-1) and (I-4) to obtain a compound represented by formula (I-5); (c) performing a reaction between the compound of formula (I-5) and the compound represented by formula (I-6) to obtain a compound represented by formula (I-7); (d) performing a cyclization reaction of the compound of formula (I-7) with a catalyst of formula (II) and deprotection to obtain a compound represented by formula (III), wherein the compounds of formulas (I-1), (I-4) to (I-7), (III) and the catalyst of formula (II) are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for generation of cysteine in microbial systems. Further provided herein are compositions and methods for reducing and eliminating biofilms.

Abstract: De novo designed polypeptides that bind to IL-2 receptor ?c heterodimer (IL-2R?c), IL-4 receptor ?c heterodimer (IL-4R?c), or IL-13 receptor ? subunit (IL-13R?) are disclosed, as are methods for using and designing the polypeptides.

Abstract: De novo designed polypeptides that bind to IL-2 receptor ??c heterodimer (IL-2R??c), IL-4 receptor ??c heterodimer (IL-4R??c), or IL-13 receptor ? subunit (IL-13R?) are disclosed, as are methods for using and designing the polypeptides.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing, treating, or delaying the onset of rheumatoid arthritis involving 14-3-3?, are described. Provided is a method for preventing, treating, or delaying the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, the method comprising administering an effective amount of 14-3-3?, or a variant thereof, to a subject at risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis, and preventing, treating, or delaying the onset of rheumatoid arthritis in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating, preventing, or lessening postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, an N-oxide, a solvate, a metabolite, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof,

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition including: a pharmaceutically effective amount of at least one peptide; and a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a combination of: (a) at least one metal in form of any or a combination of a salt thereof and a complex thereof; and (b) at least one reducing agent, wherein, the at least one metal is selected from any or a combination of: vanadium, chromium and manganese, and wherein the combination of (a) at least one metal in form of any or a combination of a salt and a complex and (b) at least one reducing agent affords protection, at least in part, to the at least one peptide from protcolytic degradation upon ingestion thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are peptides and peptidomimetics that in some embodiments include the amino acid sequence KRGARST or (SEQ ID NO: 1), AKRGARSTA or (SEQ ID NO: 2), or CKRGARSTC (SEQ ID NO: 3).

Abstract: Antibiotic agents conjugated to a guanidinium-rich molecular transporter (GR-MoTr) are provided. The drug conjugates show surprising increases in efficacy compared to the unconjugated drug in difficult-to-treat bacterial infections including biofilms, stationary and persister cells, and multi-drug resistant bacteria, as well as intracellular bacteria.

Abstract: Provided are a cyclic peptide compound simulating a natural product structure and a method for preparation thereof. The method is: the compound of formula I, a divalent palladium catalyst, and a silver salt undergoing an intramolecular arylation in a solvent under heating and stirring to construct a cyclic peptide, to generate the compound of formula II, in which the arylation sites are diverse, and can be extended to the side chain ?-position methyl or methylene of the majority hydrophobic amino acids to perform intramolecular arylation, thus overcoming the previous defect of the restriction of the types of selectable amino acids, and effectively constructing a novel aromatic ring-supported cyclic peptide compound. The aromatic ring support structure forms a novel 3D structure similar to a natural product, and provide a very favorable support for the subsequent construction of a cyclic peptide molecular library and high-throughput drug screening.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptide formulations comprising polymers as stabilizing agents. The peptide formulations can be more stable for prolonged periods of time at temperatures higher than room temperature when formulated with the polymers. The polymers used in the present invention can decrease the degradation of the constituent peptides of the peptide formulations.

Abstract: Provided, inter alia, are macrocyclic compounds.

Abstract: The preparation of water dispersible ceramide conjugates and derivatives of sphingolipid analogues is described. The conjugates and analogues are prepared by reacting a succinimidyl carbonate of a ?-Ala derivative with the primary amine of a functionalised spacer. Despite their dispersibility in water, the ceramide conjugates and derivatives of sphingolipid analogues spontaneously incorporate in to the plasma membranes of cells.

Abstract: A piezoelectric transducer is provided herein, comprising a three-dimensional structure made of a plurality of peptides, the peptides being self-assembling and the structure being piezoelectric, wherein at least a portion, or each, of said plurality of peptides comprises peptides of 2 to 10 amino acid residues, provided that the plurality of peptides is not consisted of a plurality of Phe-Phe dipeptides. Further described herein are peptides having an amino acid sequence Hyp-Phe-Phe, Boc-Dip-Dip, (L)Trp-(D)Trp or (D)Trp-(L)Trp, as well as three-dimensional structures comprising such peptides.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting and/or reducing the activity, signaling, and/or function of leukocyte-common antigen related (LAR) family of phosphatases in a cell of a subject induced by proteoglycans includes administering to the cell a therapeutic agent that inhibits one or more of catalytic activity, signaling, and function of the LAR family phosphatases without inhibiting binding to or activation the LAR family phosphatases by the proteoglycans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a targeting module comprising a chemically synthesized peptide binding moiety specific for a human cell surface protein or protein complex, a kit comprising the targeting module and a vector or a cell comprising a nucleic acid encoding a universal chimeric antigen receptor and the use for the treatment of cancer, infections and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to collagen hydrolysate for use as an active substance in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders and intestinal disorders and/or skin disorders and intestinal disorders accompanied by inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of carbetocin, a method of their manufacture, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated polypeptides that are long acting analogs of human PYY. The disclosed PYY analog polypeptides have beneficial physicochemical properties relative to endogenous PYY and known synthetic PYY analog polypeptides, such as longer (i.e., “long-acting”) elimination half-lives (t1/2), and improved solubility and thermal stability. This invention also relates to methods of using presently disclosed PYY analog polypeptides in a variety of therapeutic indications, as well as methods of producing the same. The disclosed PYY analog polypeptides are particularly useful in methods of treating metabolic diseases or disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, treating obesity, and providing weight loss, and in methods of treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and/or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).