Abstract: The present application relates to WT1 helper peptides consisting of an amino acid sequence of 9 to 30 amino acid residues including a sequence: KLSHL as part thereof, and combinations of a WT1 helper peptide and a conjugate of cancer antigen peptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition for inhibiting or improving seborrhea and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing, improving or treating seborrhea, each composition comprising a specific peptide as an active ingredient. The peptide remarkably decreases the interaction between p53 and MDM2 and thus remarkably increases the interaction between p53 and RNA Polymerase II (POLII), thereby being able to induce expressions of the cytokines that cause apoptosis of sebocytes.

Abstract: Gels which include a first gelatin component and a second gelatin component in an aqueous medium are described, wherein the first gelatin component includes gelatin particles having chemical cross-links and dehydrothermal cross-links, and the second gelatin component includes a dissolved gelatin having chemical cross-links and at least one polysaccharide.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to constructs comprising one or more Cav3.2 inhibitory polypeptide that blocks Cav3.2 T-type calcium channel activity and nociceptive dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neuron excitation. Also provided herein are methods for treating pain in a subject in need thereof. In particular, provided herein are methods comprising administering Cav3.2 inhibitory peptide constructs to a dorsal root ganglion of the subject, whereby expression of the Cav3.2 inhibitory polypeptides partially or fully inhibits Cav3.2 T-type calcium channel activity in the DRG.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of CER-001, a negatively charged lipoprotein complex which comprises recombinant human apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I), sphingomyelin (SM), and 1,2-dihexadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1?-rac-glycerol) (DPPG) for treating kidney diseases, and methods for treating a subject having kidney diseases with CER-001. For example, the kidney disease can be associated with a lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT) deficiency.

Abstract: Methods and materials for treating a mammal having Alzheimer's disease (AD) are described. For example, one or more Zika virus (ZIKV) polypeptides can be administered to a mammal having, or at risk of developing, AD to treat the mammal.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of eradicating biofilms and/or inhibiting the formation of a biofilms or fouling by non-biofilm forming organisms using elasnin-based compositions are described. The elasnin can be combined with antimicrobial compounds and/or traditional coating ingredients.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of inducing and/or enhancing lung growth and/or repair by administering an agonist of sFlt1-Hif signaling to a subject or contacting lung tissue with an agonist of sFlt1-Hif signaling.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating aggregation-associated diseases are disclosed. In particular, compositions comprising the nascent polypeptide-associated complex (NAC) and the apical domain of CCT1 as well as peptide fragments thereof and fusion proteins containing NAC and CCT1 peptides can be used to suppress pathological protein aggregation and are useful for treatment of diseases associated with polyQ aggregation, amyloid beta aggregation, and alpha-synuclein aggregation.

Abstract: SIRP1alpha-41BBL fusion proteins are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a SIRPalpha-41BBL fusion protein comprising a single amino acid linker between the SIRPalpha and the 41BBL. Also there is provided a SIRPalpha-41BBL fusion protein in a form of at least a homo-trimer. Also provided are polynucleotides and nucleic acid constructs encoding the SIRP1alpha-41BBL fusion protein, host-cells expressing the SIRP1alpha-41BBL fusion protein and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides which are covalently bound to molecular scaffolds such that two or more peptide loops are subtended between attachment points to the scaffold. In particular, the invention describes peptides which are high affinity binders of membrane type 1 metalloprotease (MT1-MMP). The invention also describes drug conjugates comprising said peptides, conjugated to one or more effector and/or functional groups which have utility in imaging and targeted cancer therapy.

Abstract: Provided are modified isolated ADAM10 modulating peptides and methods of using the same to modulate ADAM10 biological activities, inhibit ADAM10 biological activities associated with diseases, disorders, or conditions in subjects, including but not limited to decreasing inflammation and inhibiting undesirable cell proliferation. In some embodiments, the modified isolated ADAM10 modulating peptides are based on SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4, and in some embodiments include modifications at or near the N-terminal and/or the C-terminal ends of the disclosed peptides as well as substitutions, insertions, and deletions at one or more amino acid positions of the ADAM10 prodomain peptides disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are topical compositions for treating wounds. The topically compositions include a Serp-1 polypeptide or a nucleic acid encoding a Serp-1 polypeptide. Also disclosed are methods of treating a wound in subject. The methods include administering a topical formulation that includes a Serp-1 polypeptide or a nucleic acid encoding a Serp-1 polypeptide to the wound.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating type 2 diabetes (T2D) using a novel dosing regimen of a GIP:GLP-1 Peptide having a GIP:GLP-1 receptor agonist potency ratio that is about 2.5:1 to about 10:1 GIP to GLP-1. Also provided herein are methods of treating T2D using a novel dosing regimen of a GIP:GLP-1 Peptide having a GIP:GLP-1 receptor agonist potency ratio that is about 2.5:1 to about 5:1 GIP to GLP-1.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic peptide compounds and uses thereof for therapy and diagnostics of complement-mediated diseases, such as inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, and microbial and bacterial infections; and non-complement-mediated diseases, such cystic fibrosis and various acute diseases. The invention is directed to modifications of a synthetic peptide of 15 amino acids from the Polar Assortant (PA) peptide, which is a scrambled peptide derived from human Astrovirus protein. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to peptide compounds that are peptide mimetics, peptide analogs and/or synthetic derivatives of PA (e.g., sarcosine derivatives) having, for example, internal peptide substitutions, and modifications, including PEGylation at the N-terminus and C-terminus. The invention further provides methods of selecting at least one synthetic peptide for treating various conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved compositions for adoptive T cell therapies targeting CD33 for treating, preventing, or ameliorating at least one symptom of a cancer, infectious disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, and immunodeficiency, or condition associated therewith. The present disclosure also relates to adoptive T cell therapies targeting CD33 and another target antigen for treating, preventing, or ameliorating at least one symptom of a cancer, infectious disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, and immunodeficiency, or condition associated therewith.

Abstract: We describe peptides and their uses for the treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory and metabolic diseases.

Abstract: A beverage comprising a collagen hydrolysate is disclosed. Absorption of the collagen hydrolysate in the intestinal tract can be modulated depending on the molecular weight of the collagen peptides and the presence of certain additives. The optimal concentration of 10,000 dalton collagen hydrolysate for intestinal absorption is about 8.4 g/l which does not appreciably increase even if the collagen concentration is increased to 20, 30 or even 40 g/l in the presence or absence of whey protein. In contrast, the absorption of a 2,000 Dalton collagen hydrolysate composition that does not contain additional proteins is shown to be enhanced by the addition of supplements including vitamins and/or CO2. The absorption is shown to increase with collagen concentration up to an optimal concentration of about 20 g/l. At collagen concentrations greater then about 20 g/l, the absorption of the collagen peptides remains constant, thus the percentage of collagen hydrolysate that is absorbed declines.

Abstract: Provided herein is a topical antibiotic composition that includes an external antibiotic agent, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and at least one of a cannabinoid, terpene, and flavonoid. Also provided is a method that includes topically administering to a skin surface of a subject (e.g., human) the topical antibiotic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypeptide, such as an Affimer polypeptide, comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 80% identity to amino acid residues 1 to 11, 13 to 15, 17 to 19, 21 to 25, 27 to 28, 35 to 37, 39, 41, 43 to 44, 46 to 47, 49 to 50, 52 to 53, 55 to 58, 63 to 64, 66, 68 to 82, 84 to 85, and 87 to 98 of SEQ ID NO: 1; characterized in that said polypeptide comprises one or mutations relative to SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention also relates to various methods and nucleic acids.