Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery and characterization of novel, potent, and efficient STAT3 inhibitors which are two benzothiophene analogs named SIMMPYRA1 (SIM1) and SIMMPYRA2 (SIM2), and the method of their production by an in silico high throughput screening study. The presently disclosed STAT3 inhibitors specifically target STAT3 unregulated or irregular activation as in various STAT3-related diseases such as Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a devastating form of breast cancer with poor life expectancy.

Abstract: Embodiments include therapeutic peptides for preventing or reducing the transmission of a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV2. Also included are methods of using therapeutic peptides for reducing or preventing transmission of a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV2. The therapeutic peptides can prevent a region of the surface glycoprotein “spike” on SARS-CoV2 from interacting with angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) of host cells.

Abstract: Methods of modulating peroxisome proliterator-activated receptor ? (PPAR?) activity in a cell in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAP? ligand to the subject where the PPAP? ligand is selected from 1,3-Di-tertbutyl benzene (DBB), 2,4-Di-tertbutyl phenol (DBP), Methyl palmitate (MePA), 2,6-Di-tertbutyl-4-Methyl Phenol (DBMP), 3,4-Di-tertbutyl-Phenol (3,4-DBP), 2,3-Di-tertbutyl-Phenol (2,3-DBP), and 2,6-Di-tertbutyl-Phenol (2,6-DBP).

Abstract: Methods of modulating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ? (PPAR?) activity in a cell in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject where the PPAR? ligand is selected from 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl butyrate (HMB), hexadecananamide (HEX) and 9-octadecenamide (OCT). Methods of treating dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, lysosomal storage diseases and body weight disorders in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject.

Abstract: Embodiments include therapeutic peptides for preventing or reducing the transmission of a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV2. Also included are methods of using therapeutic peptides for reducing or preventing transmission of a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV2. The therapeutic peptides can prevent a region of the surface glycoprotein “spike” on SARS-CoV2 from interacting with angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) of host cells.

Abstract: Embodiments include therapeutic peptides for preventing or reducing the transmission of a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV2. Also included are methods of using therapeutic peptides for reducing or preventing transmission of a coronavirus such as SARS-CoV2. The therapeutic peptides can prevent a region of the surface glycoprotein “spike” on SARS-CoV2 from interacting with angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) of host cells.

Abstract: Methods of modulating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ? (PPAR?) activity in a cell in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject where the PPAR? ligand is selected from 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl butyrate (HMB), hexadecananamide (HEX) and 9-octadecenamide (OCT). Methods of treating dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, lysosomal storage diseases and body weight disorders in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject.

Abstract: Methods of modulating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ? (PPAR?) activity in a cell in a subject In need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject where the PPAR? ligand is selected from 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl butyrate (HMB), hexadecananamide (HEX) and 9-octadecenamide (OCT), Methods of treating dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, lysosomal storage diseases and body weight disorders in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject.

Abstract: Methods of modulating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ? (PPAR?) activity in a cell in a subject In need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject where the PPAR? ligand is selected from 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl butyrate (HMB), hexadecananamide (HEX) and 9-octadecenamide (OCT), Methods of treating dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, lysosomal storage diseases and body weight disorders in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering an effective amount of a PPAR? ligand to the subject.