Abstract: The present invention provides peptides for inhibiting various protein kinase C isozymes. The peptide can be directed to any region of the protein kinase C isozyme, and in one embodiment, is directed to the V5 domain. The peptide can be conjugated to a carrier, in a releasable or non-releasable manner. The peptides can be used to inhibit angiogenesis and/or vascular permeability. The peptides can be used to treat subjects having, for example, cancer, diabetic blindness, macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis.

Abstract: Compounds having activity for lowering parathyroid hormone levels are described. In one embodiment, the compounds are comprised of a contiguous sequence of subunits, X1-X2-X3-X4-X5-X6-X7, wherein the X1 subunit comprises a thiol-containing moiety and the distribution of charge on the X2-X7 subunits provides the desired activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating hyperparathyroidism, bone disease and/or hypercalcemic disorders are also described, and in particular, methods for lowering plasma PTH and serum calcium are provided. The compounds can be used to treat subjects having, for example: primary, secondary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism; hypercalcemia of malignancy; metastatic bone disease; or osteoporosis.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to modified ?PKC inhibitory peptides, methods of generating such peptides, and method for using ?PKC inhibitory peptides for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to methods of modifying peptide compositions to increase stability and delivery efficiency. Specifically, the disclosed invention relates to methods to increase the stability and delivery efficiency of protein kinase C (PKC) modulatory peptide compositions. A “therapeutic peptide composition” comprises a “carrier peptide” and a “cargo peptide.” A “carrier peptide” is a peptide or amino acid sequence within a peptide that facilitates the cellular uptake of the therapeutic peptide composition. The “cargo peptide” is a PKC modulatory peptide. Peptide modifications to either the carrier peptide, the cargo peptide, or both, which are described herein increase the stability and delivery efficiency of therapeutic peptide compositions by reducing disulfide bond exchange, physical stability, reducing proteolytic degradation, and increasing efficiency of cellular uptake.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides for inhibiting various protein kinase C isozymes. The peptide can be directed to any region of the protein kinase C isozyme, and in one embodiment, is directed to the V5 domain. The peptide can be conjugated to a carrier, in a releasable or non-releasable manner. The peptides can be used to inhibit angiogenesis and/or vascular permeability. The peptides can be used to treat subjects having, for example, cancer, diabetic blindness, macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis.

Abstract: A positron emission tomography (PET)-ready library of candidate pharmaceutical agents is provided which can be prepared by a multistep process wherein the final or penultimate step is a reaction using a PET-ready reagent or a plurality of PET-ready reagents. Methods of preparing and using the libraries are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula: and methods for using the same, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and X are those defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are chemical encryption methods for determining the structure of compounds formed in situ on solid supports by the use of specific amines tags which, after compound synthesis, can be deencrypted to provide the structure of the compound found on the support.

Abstract: Disclosed are chemical encryption methods for determining the structure of compounds formed in situ on solid supports by the use of specific amines tags which, after compound synthesis, can be deencrypted to provide the structure of the compound found on the support.