Abstract: Disclosed is a compound having the Formula (I): X-[NH—CHR1—C(O)—NH—CHR2—C(O)]x—Y (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof, wherein R1 is H or the side chain of a neutral amino acid; R2 is the side chain of a basic amino acid R3; x is inclusive; X is H or a residue of a therapeutic agent; Y is OH, or a residue of a therapeutic agent; R3 is: [Formula should be inserted here]; R5 is a residue of a therapeutic agent; and provided that when R2 is R3, X is H and Y is —OH. Also disclosed is a method of treating an ocular disorder, comprising: (a) intravitreal administration to an eye of a subject in need thereof with an effective amount of a therapeutic nanoparticle composition, the therapeutic nanoparticle composition comprising (i) at least one population of nanostructures and (ii) at least one peptide attached to the at least one population of nanostructures. The nanostructures may be exposed to light in the eye thereby electrostimulating the eye and treating the ocular disorder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating an ocular disorder, comprising contacting the eye of a subject in need thereof with an effective amount of a therapeutic nanoparticle composition, the therapeutic nanoparticle composition comprising (i) at least one population of nanostructures, (ii) a peptide attached to the at least at least one population of nanostructures, (iii) a therapeutic agent useful for the treatment of the ocular disorder attached to the at least one population of nanostructures or to the peptide; and (iv) optionally, a linkage between the at least one population of nanostructures or the peptide and the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present application is related to compounds represented by Formula I, which are novel allosteric modulators of ?7nAChR.

Abstract: The present application is related to compounds represented by Formula I, which are novel allosteric modulators of ?7nAChR. The application also discloses the treatment of disorders that are responsive to modulation of acetylcholine action on ?7nAChR in a mammal by administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present application is related to compounds represented by Formula I, which are novel allosteric modulators of ?7nAChR. The application also discloses the treatment of disorders that are responsive to modulation of acetylcholine action on ?7nAChR in a mammal by administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present application is related to compounds represented by Formula I, which are novel allosteric modulators of ?7nAChR. The application also discloses the treatment of disorders that are responsive to modulation of acetylcholine action on ?7nAChR in a mammal by administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A device for the removal of heavy metals and heavy metal complexes, such as thimerosal, from medications is provided wherein the device comprises a dosing device or a solid support having at least one substantially purified metallothionein protein associated therewith. Additionally, methods to remove thimerosal from medications are provided.