Abstract: A compound of the Formula (I) is disclosed: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification. Also described are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and a method for treating or preventing viral infections, inflammation, dry eye, central nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, lung, and liver, and kidney diseases, and hair loss using the same.

Abstract: A hepatitis B vims (HBV) vaccine particle is described, including a recombinant HBV surface antigen including L surface protein; optionally M surface protein; and optionally S surface protein; wherein the molar percentage of L surface protein to the sum of L, M, and S surface proteins is at least about 1 mole %, 8 mole %, 10 mole %, 20 mole %, 30 mole %, 40 mole %, or 50 mole %. Methods of making the same and methods of treating or preventing HBV infection in a subject using the same are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula (I)): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing viral infections, inflammation, dry eye, central nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, and hair loss.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (I) is disclosed: (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification. Also described are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and a method for treating or preventing viral infections, inflammation, dry eye, central nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, lung, and liver, and kindey diseases, and hair loss using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula (I)): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing viral infections, inflammation, dry eye, central nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, and hair loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula (I)): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing viral infections, inflammation, dry eye, central nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, and hair loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula (I)): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing viral infections, inflammation, dry eye, central nervous disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obesity, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, and hair loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same; a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a method for treating or preventing a viral infection using the same.

Abstract: The cyclic pentapeptide cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Lys-) is a highly potent and selective inhibitor for the &agr;v&bgr;3 integrin. A related compound, cyclo(-Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Val-), is a promising anticancer drug candidate; it has been found to inhibit angiogenesis and induce apoptosis in vascular cells. We have developed a synthesis of arginine containing cyclic peptides using the cyclizcation reagent 1-propanephosphonic acid cyclic anhydride (T3P) and the guanidine protecting group, 2,2,5,7,8-pentamethylchroman-6-sulfonyl (Pbf). This improved synthesis is environmentally friendly and is generally applicable to the synthesis of other cyclic peptides.

Abstract: Novel compounds that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive are described. Also described are methods for determining if an animal is at risk for a disease involving abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction resulting in pathology comprising evaluating an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism or structure; methods for identifying agents that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive comprising evaluating the effect of the agent on an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism; methods for treating a cell having an abnormality in metabolism or structure of MetAP2; and methods for treating abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction which results in pathology in an animal. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Novel compounds that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive are described. Also described are methods for determining if an animal is at risk for a disease involving abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction resulting in pathology comprising evaluating an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism or structure; methods for identifying agents that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive comprising evaluating the effect of the agent on an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism; methods for treating a cell having an abnormality in metabolism or structure of MetAP2; and methods for treating abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction which results in pathology in an animal. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Novel compounds that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive are described. Also described are methods for determining if an animal is at risk for a disease involving abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction resulting in pathology comprising evaluating an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism or structure; methods for identifying agents that are anti-angiogenic or immunosuppressive comprising evaluating the effect of the agent on an aspect of MetAP2 metabolism; methods for treating a cell having an abnormality in metabolism or structure of MetAP2; and methods for treating abnormal angiogenesis or an immune reaction which results in pathology in an animal. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.