Abstract: Photoaffinity probes are provided that are based hemiasterlin and derivative compounds thereof. Use of these probes to identity ending sites for these and other drugs, particularly anti-tubulin drugs, are also provided as are methods for identifying new drugs (e.g., new anti-tubulin drugs) that bind to these binding sites.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, among other embodiments, protein complexes which include tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) and/or tumor necrosis factor alpha receptor (TNFR). Preferably, the complexes comprise at least one polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: NF-?B activating kinase (NAK), RasGAP3, TRCP1, and TRCP2. The present invention further provides assays of identifying a compound for modulating the stability and activity of the complex. Also provided are methods of modulating apoptosis and inflammation, as well as treating TNF-? related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enhancing an immune response in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of LL-37. Moreover, the present invention provides a method of enhancing in a subject an immune response to a vaccine, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of LL-37 with a vaccine. Further provided is a method of detecting a compound that decreases an immune response in a subject. A method of treating an autoimmune disease in a subject is thus provided. Also provided is a vaccine comprising an immunogen and LL-37.