Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include conformationally restricted analogs of catecholamine type compounds (e.g., isoprenaline, adrenaline, noradrenaline) which activate ?2AR with high selectivity over ?1AR. The subject beta-2 selective adrenergic receptor agonist compounds may serve as bronchiodilators and find use in the treatment of a variety of bronchoconstrictive diseases and conditions. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating preterm labor. A method of treating acute asthma including administration of a subject compound to a subject in need thereof is provided. The subject method can provide for reduced undesirable side effects associated with non-selective ?-adrenergic receptor agonism, such as inotropic and chronotropic effects that leads to elevated blood pressure. The compounds can also be used to prevent or treat heart failure. Kits and compositions for practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods useful for the reconstitution of membrane proteins.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include conformationally restricted analogs of catecholamine type compounds (e.g., isoprenaline, adrenaline, noradrenaline) which activate ?2AR with high selectivity over ?1AR. The subject beta-2 selective adrenergic receptor agonist compounds may serve as bronchiodilators and find use in the treatment of a variety of bronchoconstrictive diseases and conditions. Also provided are compositions and methods for treating preterm labor. A method of treating acute asthma including administration of a subject compound to a subject in need thereof is provided. The subject method can provide for reduced undesirable side effects associated with non-selective ?-adrenergic receptor agonism, such as inotropic and chronotropic effects that leads to elevated blood pressure. The compounds can also be used to prevent or treat heart failure. Kits and compositions for practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorophenyl substituted muscarinic receptor ligands with selectivity for M3 over M2 and to the use of these compounds in the treatment of various diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods useful for the reconstitution of membrane proteins.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally relate to anti-cocaine therapeutics. Specifically, some embodiments of the invention relate to highly efficient, thermostable, and long-lasting cocaine esterase (CocE) mutants that can protect against the toxic and reinforcing effects of cocaine in subjects. Provided herein are mutant CocE polypeptides displaying thermostable esterase activity. Also provided are methods of treating cocaine-induced conditions in a subject in need via administration of mutant CocE as well as methods for high-throughput screening of candidate esterase polypeptides.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally relate to anti-cocaine therapeutics. Specifically, some embodiments of the invention relate to highly efficient, thermostable, and long-lasting cocaine esterase (CocE) mutants that can protect against the toxic and reinforcing effects of cocaine in subjects. Provided herein are mutant CocE polypeptides displaying thermostable esterase activity. Also provided are methods of treating cocaine-induced conditions in a subject in need via administration of mutant CocE as well as methods for high-throughput screening of candidate esterase polypeptides.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein generally relate to anti-cocaine therapeutics. Specifically, some embodiments of the invention relate to highly efficient, thermostable, and long-lasting cocaine esterase (CocE) mutants that can protect against the toxic and reinforcing effects of cocaine in subjects. Provided herein are mutant CocE polypeptides displaying thermostable esterase activity. Also provided are methods of treating cocaine-induced conditions in a subject in need via administration of mutant CocE as well as methods for high-throughput screening of candidate esterase polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of G-protein signaling. In particular, the present invention provides peptide inhibitors of G protein signaling proteins and methods of using such inhibitors to modulate physiological effects of G protein signaling. The present invention thus provides novel drug targets for a variety of pathologies mediated by defects in G-protein signaling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of G-protein signaling. In particular, the present invention provides peptide inhibitors of G protein signaling proteins and methods of using such inhibitors to modulate physiological effects of G protein signaling. The present invention thus provides novel drug targets for a variety of pathologies mediated by defects in G-protein signaling.