Abstract: The present application provides a novel phenyl derivative, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenoxy)methyl]-1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for regulating mitochondria activity, reducing adiposity, treating diseases including diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: The present application provides a novel phenyl derivative, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenoxy)methyl]-1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for regulating mitochondria activity, reducing adiposity, treating diseases including diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: The present application provides a novel phenyl derivative, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenoxy)methyl]-1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for regulating mitochondria activity, reducing adiposity, treating diseases including diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: The present application provides a novel phenyl derivative, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenoxy)methyl]-1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for regulating mitochondria activity, reducing adiposity, treating diseases including diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: The present application provides a novel phenyl derivative, 5-[(2,4-dinitrophenoxy)methyl]-1-methyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful for regulating mitochondria activity, reducing adiposity, treating diseases including diabetes and diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions and methods for treating or alleviating conditions that affect the epidermis (e.g., wrinkles, sun damaged skin, symptoms of aged skin, or the like).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions and methods for treating or alleviating conditions that affect the epidermis (e.g., wrinkles, sun damaged skin, symptoms of aged skin, or the like).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating toxicity associated with exposure to radiation and side effects of treatments for hyperproliferative disorders are provided. Typically the compositions are administered in an effective amount reduce one or more adverse side effects. The side effects to be treated include, but are not limited to reduced appetite and weight loss. The methods typically include administering to a subject a composition including a protein transduction domain, a target signal, and a transcription factor A—mitochondrial polypeptide in an amount effective to inhibit, reduce or alleviate weight loss or to increase or induce appetite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions and methods for treating or alleviating conditions that affect the epidermis (e.g., wrinkles, sun damaged skin, symptoms of aged skin, or the like).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing, enhancing, or promoting an immune response are disclosed. In some embodiments the increased immune response is against an antigen such as a tumor antigen or a viral antigen. Immune responses include activation of cytotoxic T cells to kill cells displaying the antigen. In some embodiments, the methods include contacting cells with an effective amount of a transcription factor A-mitochondrial (TFAM) fusion protein to increase expression of a Major Histocompatibility Complex I (MHC I), reduce expression of HLA-G on the surface of cells, or increase expression of one or more cytokines or chemokines Methods of treating cancer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for delivering polynucleotides are provided. One embodiment provides a non-viral vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide-binding protein comprising a protein transduction domain operably linked to a targeting signal.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying the metabolism of a subject are provided. One embodiment provides a recombinant polypeptide having a polynucleotide-binding domain, a protein transduction domain, and a targeting domain. In a preferred embodiment, the polynucleotide-binding domain includes one or more HMG box domains.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for delivering cargo to cells are provided. One aspect provides a synthetic vesicle containing caveolin 1 or a fragment thereof in an amount effective to form lipid rafts in the vesicle. The synthetic vesicles can be used to deliver polynucleotides, proteins, therapeutic agents, or a combination thereof to specific membrane-bound compartments of a cell. In certain aspects, the synthetic vesicles can deliver cargo to cellular organelles such as mitochondria.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying the metabolism of a subject are provided. One embodiment provides a recombinant polypeptide having a polynucleotide-binding domain, a protein transduction domain, and a targeting domain. In a preferred embodiment, the polynucleotide-binding domain includes one or more HMG box domains.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula Ia, wherein R1 is H or phosphate and the double bond is between N1 and C1 or between N2 and C1; R2 is a mitochondrial targeting moiety; R3 an alkyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl spacer group, a cleavable linker, or absent; R4 is H or an alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group; and R5 is alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; or N1 C1, and N3 together form a heterocyclic ring containing at least 5 atoms, wherein N1, N3, and R1-R5 are as defined above, or N3 and R5 together form a heterocyclic ring containing at least four atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying the metabolism of a subject are provided. One embodiment provides a recombinant polypeptide having a polynucleotide-binding domain, a protein transduction domain, and a targeting domain. In a preferred embodiment, the polynucleotide-binding domain includes one or more HMG box domains.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for delivering polynucleotides are provided. One embodiment provides a non-viral vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide-binding protein comprising a protein transduction domain operably linked to a targeting signal. Methods for modifying the genome of non-nuclear organelles are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for delivering polynucleotides are provided. One embodiment provides a non-viral vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide-binding protein comprising a protein transduction domain operably linked to a targeting signal. Methods for modifying the genome of non-nuclear organelles are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for delivering polynucleotides are provided. One embodiment provides a non-viral vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide-binding protein comprising a protein transduction domain operably linked to a targeting signal. Methods for modifying the genome of non-nuclear organelles are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula 1a, wherein R1 is H or phosphate and the double bond is between N? and C? or between N2 and C1; R2 is a mitochondrial targeting moiety; R3 an alkyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl spacer group, a cleavable linker, or absent; R4 is H or an alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group; and R5 is alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; or N? C?, and N3 together form a heterocyclic ring containing at least 5 atoms, wherein N1, N3, and R1-R5 are as defined above, or N3 and R5 together form a heterocyclic ring containing at least four atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.