Abstract: The present disclosure relates to IL10 agonists with improved anti-tumor therapeutic efficacy and uses thereof. Certain IL10 agonists disclosed herein comprise an IgG Fc domain, a linker moiety, and an IL10 moiety.

Abstract: A TAT-FXN fusion polypeptide useful in treating subjects diagnosed with Friedrich's Ataxia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or both are disclosed, as are related methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations and methods for treatment of sexual dysfunction in females diagnosed with both sexual dysfunction and controlled hypertension.

Abstract: In fibrotic lung fibroblasts, basal levels of p53 protein (and miR-34a) are markedly suppressed, leading to reduced p53-mediated inhibition of uPA and uPAR, or concurrent induction of PAI-1. These changes contribute to excessive FL-fibroblast proliferation and production of extracellular matrix (ECM), and, therefore, pulmonary fibrosis. These processes are reversed by treating the cells, and treating subjects suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) with the small organic molecule nutlin-3a (NTL) or with a peptide, CSP-4 (SEQ ID NO:1), or variants or derivatives or multimers of this peptide, which increase p53 levels by inhibiting MDM2-mediated degradation of p53 protein. Use of these compounds serves as a new approach to the treatment of IPF, as they restore p53 expression and p53-mediated changes in the uPA-fibrinolytic system in FL-fibroblasts and restrict production and deposition of ECM.

Abstract: Provided are methods for increasing SPINK7 anti-proteinase activity in a target tissue of a subject having an allergic inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation of a squamous epithelium in the target tissue, the method comprising inhibiting kallikrein 5 (KLK5) proteinase activity in the target tissue. Suitable KLK5 inhibitors may include a KLK5-Fc fusion protein, a KLK5 anti-sense polynucleotide, a KLK5-directed miRNA, a KLK5-directed shRNA, a KLK5-directed antibody, or a coumarin compound such as 3-(3-chlorophenyl) carboxy-7-hydroxymethyl coumarin or 3-carboxy-7-hydroxymethyl coumarin.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions for treating fungal and bacterial infections. The pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure comprise a cationic surfactant, a chelating agent, and at least one solvent. The pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosure can be used to treat drug-sensitive or multi drug-resistant bacterial or fungal infections.

Abstract: Solutions comprising a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, and an amino acid or amino acid derivative such as an N-acetyl amino acid are provided. These solutions are stable or stabilized for long-term periods at conditions of normal use and storage, and can be formulated as pharmaceutical solutions for use in subjects. Methods of manufacturing and using these solutions are also provided, as are methods of stabilizing a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, using amino acids or amino acid derivatives such as N-acetyl amino acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-assembling polypeptide, such as a silk polypeptide including a spider silk polypeptide, for use as tissue adhesive. The present invention also relates to the use of a self-assembling polypeptide such as a silk polypeptide as tissue adhesive. Further, the invention is directed to the use of a self-assembling polypeptide such as a silk polypeptide to glue one or more cosmetic compounds on skin, mucosa, and/or hair. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a self-assembling polypeptide such as a silk polypeptide for use in gluing one or more pharmaceutical compounds on tissue, skin, mucosa, and/or hair.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments are directed to a biologically active composition of matter (and uses thereof) configured for targeted delivery of biotin to mitochondria, the composition comprising a first D-biotin conjugated to a water-soluble, cell-permeable, peptide sequence, wherein the peptide sequence is selected from a polypeptide group with an alternating aromatic-cationic motif.

Abstract: The invention provides processes of purifying a peptide including a GCC agonist sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1-251 described herein. The processes include a solvent exchange step before a freeze-drying (lyophilization) step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving affinity of an antibody for an antigen, comprising, in an unmodified antibody, improving affinity for an antigen as compared to the unmodified antibody, by changing 17th, 18th and 20th amino acid residues of a light chain defined by Kabat method to charged amino acid residues.

Abstract: Stable injectable compositions comprising glucagon or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof are disclosed, which comprise (a) a therapeutically effective amount of glucagon; (b) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable solvent; (c) at least one stabilizing agent; (d) at least one sugar; and (e) optionally, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; wherein said injectable solution is stable and ready-to-use, and wherein pH of the said solution ranges from 3.8 to 4.2. Preferably, the composition is provided in a sealed container, e.g., an ampoule, a vial, a pre-filled syringe or an auto-injector. Further, stable injectable solutions are disclosed, which comprise glucagon or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, and which are suitable for subcutaneous, intravenous or intramuscular administration. Methods for manufacturing stable injectable solutions of glucagon are also disclosed.

Abstract: Formulations for extraction and stabilization of G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), kits and methods for their use for extracting GPCRs from biological specimens (e.g., cells and tissues), and methods for making such formulations in bulk scale are described. GPCRs extracted from cells and tissues using the described formulations remain in a functional, solubilized form over extended time periods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving affinity of an antibody for an antigen, comprising, in an unmodified antibody, improving affinity for an antigen as compared to the unmodified antibody, by changing 5th, 9th and 22nd amino acid residues of a light chain defined by Kabat method to charged amino acid residues.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving affinity of an antibody for an antigen, comprising, in an unmodified antibody, improving affinity for an antigen as compared to the unmodified antibody, by changing 18th, 20th and 22nd amino acid residues of a light chain defined by Kabat method to charged amino acid residues.

Abstract: A method of warming a vial containing a sterile corticotropin composition from a temperature of 2° to 8° C. to a temperature of 18° to 26° C., withdrawing the sterile corticotropin composition from the vial with a first needle having a first gauge size with a first diameter, replacing the first needle with a second needle having a second gauge size with a second diameter that is different from the first diameter, and injecting 80 (United States Pharmacopeia) USP units of the sterile corticotropin composition into a human subject.

Abstract: This invention provides modified IGFBP-derived peptides—collectively termed “immodulator peptides”—and related compositions and methods. Chemical modifications to peptides using small molecules, and sequence extensions to immodulator core sequences exhibit new and surprising biological activities. The invention builds the combinatorial power of the immodulator peptide class further by demonstrating which core sequences bind metal or glycosaminoglycans such as heparin. The invention discloses some surprising biological properties of compositions derived from these modifications, including a host of new therapeutic and diagnostic utilities (e.g. immune modulation of TLR signaling, enhanced collagen synthesis by skin fibroblasts, and synergy with a RIG-I agonist in killing melanoma cells). The invention also teaches methods for enhancing previously disclosed uses of immodulator peptides by showing how the modifications of the invention can boost the efficacy of immodulator peptides in a model of burn trauma.

Abstract: An antimicrobial peptide Spampcin56-86from Scylla paramamosain is provided. A molecular formula of the antimicrobial peptide Spampcin56-86 is C154H256N54O33S3, and an amino acid sequence of the antimicrobial peptide Spampcin56-86 is shown in SEQ ID NO: 01.

Abstract: Aqueous lipid emulsions for providing enteral nutrition are provided. The aqueous lipid emulsions include at least 33% of lipids, lipid soluble nutrients, or a combination thereof, based upon the total weight of the emulsion, and are essentially free of carbohydrate and protein. The aqueous lipid emulsions are shelf-stable for at least 7 months. The aqueous lipid emulsions are a source of supplemental enteral nutrition for any patient in need thereof, including preterm infants.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of viral conditions, virally-induced conditions and inflammatory conditions. The methods can comprise administering to a subject a viral inducing agent with an antiviral agent, and optionally an additional agent. The viral inducing agent can be a HDAC inhibitor administered orally.