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

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: 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).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides GIP receptor agonist peptide compounds having an activating action on GIP receptors and use of the GIP receptor agonist peptide as a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes, obesity, emesis, or a symptom or condition associated with diabetes, obesity, or emesis. Specifically, a GIP receptor agonist peptide containing a sequence represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof, and a medicament comprising the same are provided. Formula I: P1-A1-A2-A3-A4-A5-A6-A7-A8-A9-A10-A11-A12-A13-A14-A15-A16-A17-A18-A19-A20-A21-A22-A23-A24-A25-A26-A27-A28-A29-A30-A31-A32-A33-A34-A35-A36-A37-A38-A39-A40-A41-P2 (SEQ ID NO: 4), or a salt thereof, wherein each symbol is as defined herein, with the proviso that the GIP receptor agonist peptide does not have an amino acid sequence as provided in SEQ ID NOs: 328-893.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial peptides derived from Romol protein, and provides various peptides having the amino acid sequence of the ?-helix 2 region of the Romol protein and an antibacterial composition containing each of the peptides, as a result of confirming that the peptides have antibacterial activity against gram-positive, gram-negative and multidrug-resistant bacteria. The Romol-derived peptides and variants thereof have better bactericidal capability against various types of bacteria and multidrug-resistant bacteria than existing antibiotics and antibiotic peptides, and have antibacterial activity against various bacteria in blood vessels, and are novel antibiotics that may be provided as substances for the prevention or treatment of a wide range of bacterial infectious diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising insulin growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) for treating malaria or reducing the phenomenon of IRB C-endothelial cytoadherence. The composition can further comprise Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) and/or thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1). The composition can also be used as an adjunct therapeutic agent alongside other anti-malarial drugs.

Abstract: Analogs for CLR/RAMP receptor ligands are provided that have agonist, superagonist, antagonist, super-antagonist, or multiple receptor modulating activity. The analogs can be selective for one or more CLR/RAMP receptors, or can be pan-specific for multiple G protein-coupled receptors.

Abstract: This disclosure provides pharmaceutical preparations, products, and methods relating to ARINA-1 for use in treating patients with chronic inflammatory lung diseases, such as lung transplant, cystic fibrosis (CF), non-CF bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, and other inflammatory lung diseases.

Abstract: Functionalized twin base linkers (TBLs) bind to and deactivate viruses by preventing their entry into cells. Functionalization of TBLs allows them to specifically bind to surface proteins of viruses, where they form structures that limit virus entry into cells and prevent viruses from replicating.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosure provides for a conjugate comprising: a) a peptide that competes with an Fc fragment of an IgG for binding to an Fc receptor; and b) a targeting moiety that targets molecular aggregates. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides for methods of using the conjugates for treating a disease or disorder associated with aggregate formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a progesterone-induced blocking factor (PIBF) protein as an active ingredient for prevention or treatment of inflammatory disease. In the present invention, menopausal asthma animal models have been experimentally identified to decrease airway inflammation when treated with PIBF protein. Thus, the composition can be advantageously used in postmenopausal female asthma patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial peptides derived from Romo1 protein, and specifically, provides various peptides having the amino acid sequence of the ?-helix 2 region of the Romo1 protein and an antibacterial composition containing each of the peptides, as a result of confirming that the peptides have antibacterial activity against gram-positive, gram-negative and multidrug-resistant bacteria. The Romo1-derived peptides and variants thereof have better bactericidal capability against various types of bacteria and multidrug-resistant bacteria than existing antibiotics and antibiotic peptides, and have antibacterial activity against various bacteria in blood vessels, and may be provided as substances for the prevention or treatment of a wide range of bacterial infectious diseases.

Abstract: Methods and systems for control of solid phase peptide synthesis are generally described. Control of solid phase peptide synthesis involves the use of feedback from one or more reactions and/or processes (e.g., reagent removal) taking place in the solid phase peptide synthesis system. In some embodiments, a detector may detect one or more fluids flowing across a detection zone of a solid phase peptide synthesis system and one or more signals may be generated corresponding to the fluid(s). For instance, an electromagnetic radiation detector positioned downstream of a reactor may detect a fluid exiting the reactor after a deprotection reactor and produce a signal(s). In some embodiments, based at least in part on information derived from the signal(s), a parameter of the system may be modulated prior to and/or during one or more subsequent reactions and/or processes taking place in the solid phase peptide synthesis system.

Abstract: This invention relates to anti-CD70 antibodies and antibody drug conjugates comprising at least one non-naturally-encoded amino acid. Disclosed herein are ?CD70 antibodies with one or more non-naturally encoded amino acids and further disclosed are antibody drug conjugates wherein the ?CD70 antibodies of the invention are conjugated to one or more toxins. Further disclosed are methods for using such non-natural amino acid antibody drug conjugates, including therapeutic, diagnostic, and other biotechnology uses.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a mixture of an antimicrobial cationic polypeptide and a second pharmaceutically-acceptable polymer are disclosed, as well as methods and uses thereof for the treatment and prevention of infections that occur when our natural barriers of defense are broken.

Abstract: One aspect of the technology relates to methods, assays and kits to identify ischemia and ischemic injury, including kidney injury, and are useful in determining efficacy of cancer treatments. In particular, differential phosphorylation of the nucleophosmin (NPM) polypeptide is an early marker of ischemic injuries such as kidney injury, AKI and ischemic renal cell injury. Another aspect of the technology relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of ischemia and kidney injury, including NPM inhibitory agents, including, but not limited to NPM inhibitory peptides for the treatment of ischemia and kidney injury.

Abstract: The invention relates to MIC-1 compounds. More specifically it relates to compounds comprising a MIC-1 polypeptide and an N-terminal amino acid extension, wherein said extension consists of 3 to 36 amino acid residues and where the compound has a calculated pI lower than 6.5. The compounds of the invention have MIC-1 activity. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, as well as the medical use of the compounds.

Abstract: The disclosures herein relate to novel compounds of formula (1):(1) and salts thereof, wherein W, X, Y, Z, m, n, q, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined herein, and their use in treating, preventing, ameliorating, controlling or reducing the risk of disorders associated with somatostatin receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aprotic polar solvents and an ionization stabilizing agent to prepare storage stable sustained release therapeutic formulations by dissolving a therapeutic agent (active ingredient) in an aprotic polar solvent system that can then be administered to patients suffering from or predisposed to a variety of physical conditions or disorders, notably hypoglycemia.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of aprotic polar solvents, water, and an ionization stabilizing agent to prepare device compatible stable therapeutic formulations by dissolving a therapeutic agent (active ingredient) in an aprotic polar solvent system that can then be used with various devices (e.g., pumps, infusion sets) for administration of the formulation. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to formulations comprising one or more therapeutic agents, as well as methods of making such formulations, comprising at least one therapeutic agent dissolved in an aprotic polar solvent system, such as a DMSO/water admixture, comprising at least one ionization stabilizing excipient in a concentration sufficient to impart physical and chemical stability to the therapeutic agent.