Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing, treating, or ameliorating LV remodeling in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide such as D-Arg-2,6-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or conditions comprising administration of phenazine-3-one and/or phenothiazine-3-one derivatives, analogues, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active agents (e.g., an aromatic-cationic peptide). The present technology provides compositions related to aromatic-cationic peptides linked to phenazine-3-one or phenothiazine-3-one derivatives and uses of the same. In some embodiments, the aromatic-cationic peptide comprises D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating Barth Syndrome in a mammalian subject, reducing risk factors associated with Barth Syndrome, and/or reducing the likelihood or severity of Barth Syndrome. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to increase expression of TAZ1 in subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or conditions comprising administration of at least one iron chelator, and/or naturally or artificially occurring derivatives, analogues, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active agents (e.g., an aromatic-cationic peptide). The present technology provides compositions related to aromatic-cationic peptides linked to at least one iron chelator and uses of the same. In some embodiments, the aromatic-cationic peptide comprises D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to aromatic-cationic peptides. In particular, the compositions and methods relate to aromatic-cationic peptides in conjunction with cytochrome c.

Abstract: The disclosure generally describes methods of preventing or treating Lebers hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). The methods comprise administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for detecting and diagnosing diseases and conditions associated with defects in cardiolipin remodeling. In some embodiments, the present technology relates to methods for detecting the presence or amount of cardiolipin isoforms and/or the presence or amount of enzymes involved in cardiolipin remodeling.

Abstract: The present technology provides methods of preventing or treating an ischemia-reperfusion injury, such as acute myocardial infarction injury, in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide and a second active agent to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating Friedreich's ataxia in a mammalian subject, reducing risk factors, signs and/or symptoms associated with Friedreich's ataxia, and/or reducing the likelihood or severity of Friedreich's ataxia. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to e.g., reduce oxidative stress, increase mitochondrial metabolism, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of preventing or treating cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or conditions comprising administration of an MPP, and/or naturally or artificially occurring variants or analogues of an MPP, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active agents (e.g., an aromatic-cationic peptide such as D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2).

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of reducing MMP-9 expression and/or MMP-9 activity in a mammalian subject. The disclosure also provides methods of increasing TIMP-1 expression and/or TIMP-1 activity in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of preventing or treating cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury in a mammalian subject. The methods provide administering aromatic-cationic peptides in effective amounts to prevent or treat an anatomic zone of no re-flow in mammalian subjects. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for increasing SERCA2a expression levels in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The methods comprise administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof. In some embodiments, the aromatic-cationic peptide is D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof such as acetate or trifluoroacetate salt. In some embodiments, the subject has suffered a myocardial infarction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases or conditions comprising administration of GLP-1, and/or naturally or artificially occurring variants or analogues of GLP-1, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, alone or in combination with one or more active agents (e.g., an aromatic-cationic peptide such as D-Arg-2?6?-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2).

Abstract: This invention provides methods of preventing or treating cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject in need thereof, wherein the peptide is D-Arg-2 6-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 (SS-31).

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing, ameliorating or treating disruption of mitochondrial function and symptoms thereof. The methods provide administering aromatic-cationic peptides in effective amounts to prevent, treat or ameliorate the disruption of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in a cell such as that found in a subject suffering from, or predisposed to a mitochondrial disease or disorder. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to a subject suffering from, or at risk for a mitochondrial disease or disorder, an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating an obstructive coronary artery disease in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to subjects in need thereof, and performing a coronary artery bypass graft procedure on the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for preventing or treating atherosclerosis in a mammalian subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide and, in some applications, a second active agent, to subjects in need thereof. The present technology relates to the treatment or prevention of atherosclerosis in mammals through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of aromatic cationic peptides and, in some embodiments, a second active agent.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating heart failure in a mammalian subject, reducing risk factors associated with heart failure, and/or reducing the likelihood or severity of heart failure. The disclosure also provides methods of preventing, or treating LV remodeling in a mammalian subject, and/or reducing the likelihood or severity of LV remodeling. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic cationic peptide to reduce levels of C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin 6, reactive oxygen species, Nt-pro BNP, and/or cardiac troponin I, and/or reduce expression levels of MLCL AT1 and/or ALCAT 1 in subjects in need thereof.