Abstract: The present invention concerns an inhibitor of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) fusion with, or HIV entry in, a host cell comprising at least 24, but preferably 26, contiguous amino acids; the invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said amino acids.

Abstract: Cationic peptides and use of such peptides to inhibit bacterial exotoxin production without substantially inhibiting bacterial growth are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated integrin ?L polypeptides, such as ?7 helix polypeptides from the alpha I domain of integrin. Such polypeptides inhibit the interaction between integrin and gp96, thereby inhibiting gp96 activity. Such inhibition can be used to prevent cancer cell growth, cancer metastasis and/or inflammation.

Abstract: An isolated peptide of 12-20 amino acids in length comprising the amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO:1, wherein the serine residue (S) at position 8 of SEQ ID NO:1 is phosphorylated, is provided. Also provided is a human monophosphorylated alpha-enolase isoform wherein the serine residue (S) at position 419 of the human alpha-enolase amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO:2) is phosphorylated and in which other post-translational modifications may be present. Further provided are antibodies capable of specifically binding the peptide and/or the isoform of the invention. The peptide, the isoform and the antibodies of the invention may be used in the diagnosis and/or amelioration and/or treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention discloses tumor-associated T-helper cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor immune responses. In particular, the composition of the peptides of the present invention can be used in vaccine compositions for eliciting anti-tumor immune responses against gliomas.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for disrupting the binding of a matrix metalloprotease (MMP) protein to a substrate protein at an interaction site other than the protease catalytic site. In particular the inventive compounds inhibit the MMP's ability to cleave a substrate protein. In some cases the compound may prevent activation of transforming growth factor beta (TGF?). The compounds are preferably polypeptide fragments of the hemopexin-like domain of the MMP, but may be mimetics thereof or peptides or mimetics of the portion of the MMP substrate protein to which the MMP interacts.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids and peptides, and methods of using the nucleic acids and peptides to identify subjects at risk for a TDP-43 proteinopathy. The invention also provides for an army comprising the nucleic acids and peptides of the invention.

Abstract: Anti-inflammatory peptides and pharmaceutical compositions including lysine, alanine, leucine and/or valine for treating inflammatory conditions and uses thereof. Anti-inflammatory peptides for treating IgE-mediated allergies and inflammatory conditions caused by a microbial infection including but not limited to sepsis.

Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides, defined through a consensus sequence, having a length from 10 to 80 amino-acid residues, and whose polypeptidic sequence comprises or consists of the consensus sequence P1(Xa)P3(Xb)P5(Xc)P6(Xd)P7 (SEQ ID NO: 1), presenting specific patterns. The polypeptides of the invention target glycosylated Muc2 proteins. The invention also relates to methods of synthesis of such polypeptides, to their nucleic acids and uses thereof. The polypeptidic sequence of the polypeptides of the invention can be part of the N-terminal sequence of a mucus-binding (MUB) domain, especially a mucus-binding (MUB) domain of several species. The invention also relates to chimeric molecule(s) comprising such polypeptides, which are labelled, and vectors, especially plasmids and population of cells or composition comprising polypeptides of the invention. Synthesis methods encompass biotechnological or chemical production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enveloped RNA viruses. The invention in particular relates to the generation of superior antigens for mounting an immune response by first identifying then mutating the immunosuppressive domains in fusion proteins of enveloped RNA viruses resulting in decreased immunosuppressive properties of viral envelope proteins from the viruses.

Abstract: A modified peptide derived from matrix protein 2 (hereinafter also referred to as “M2”), one of surface layer proteins of influenza virus, and a method for utilization of the modified peptide are provided. A peptide (hereinafter also referred to as “M2eC peptide”) that is made up by inserting cysteine residue(s) into a peptide (hereinafter also referred to as “M2e”) consisting of 23 amino acid residues of from positions No. 2 to No.

Abstract: The invention provides modified collagen and related therapeutic and diagnostic methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tumor cell-killing peptide and a pharmaceutical composition for treating a cancer. The tumor cell-killing peptide of the present invention selectively homes into tumor cells so that it can induce the death of tumor cells effectively while minimizing the harming of normal cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monomeric and multimeric peptidic compounds which have antipathogenic, in particular antiviral or/and antibacterial activity. In a preferred aspect, the peptide compounds of the invention have an activity in respect of a broad spectrum of viruses, both DNA and RNA viruses, irrespective of whether they possess virus envelope or not. Further, the present invention refers to compositions comprising said peptidic compounds for medical use, i.e. for the treatment or prevention of pathogenic, in particular viral or/and bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising, by way of active ingredient, at least one polypeptide comprising, or constituted by a sequence constituted by at least 8 contiguous amino acids and from at the most 30 contiguous amino acids chosen from within the interleukin-6 sequence and from at the most 30 contiguous amino acids chosen from within the complete IL-6 sequence.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to epitopes of an antibody known as PAT-LM1, and methods for using said epitopes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an immunogenic HIV-1 gp120 mini V3 loop, which is a truncated version of the full-length gp120 V3 loop useful for crystallization with antibodies that recognize carbohydrate moieties. The invention also relates to the structure of a broadly neutralizing antibody as a complex with a glycosylated gp120 outer domain, as determined by crystallographic techniques, and the confirmation that a glycosylated gp120 outer domain has a functional relevant conformation, as well as the determination of key residues on a glycosylated gp120 outer domain, and uses thereof and compounds and compositions therefrom. Furthermore, the invention also relates to other peptides and mimetic peptides, which bind to broadly neutralizing antibodies.

Abstract: Anti-microbial peptides and methods of use are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to truncated GLP-1 analogues, in particular a GLP-1 analogue which is a modified GLP-1(7-35) (SEQ ID No 1) having: i) a total of 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, or 9 amino acid substitutions as compared to GLP-1(7-35), including a) a Glu residue at a position equivalent to position 22 of GLP-1(7-35), and b) an Arg residue at a position equivalent to position 26 of GLP-1(7-35); as well as derivatives thereof, and therapeutic uses and compositions. These analogues and derivatives are highly potent, have a good binding affinity to the GLP-1 receptor, also to the extracellular domain of the GLP-1 receptor, which is of potential relevance achieving long-acting, stable GLP-1 compounds with a potential for once weekly administration.

Abstract: In certain embodiments this invention provides novel antiviral peptide(s) that are effective against positive sense RNA viruses that have an internal ribosome entry site (IRES). The peptide(s) can be used to inhibit propagation of such viruses and thereby provide a effective modality for the treatment of infections such as hepatitis C, and the like.

Abstract: Cancer-targeting peptides having a PX1LX2 motif, in which X1 is His or an amino acid residue with a hydrophobic side chain and X2 is Pro, Phe, or Trp. Also disclosed herein are conjugates containing the cancer-targeting peptides and uses thereof in cancer treatment and diagnosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a family of non-naturally occurring polypeptides having cholesterol efflux activity that parallels that of full-length apolipoproteins (e.g., Apo AI and Apo E), and having high selectivity for ABCA1 that parallels that of full-length apolipoproteins. Further, the peptides of the invention have little or no toxicity when administered at therapeutic and higher doses. The invention also provides compositions comprising such polypeptides, methods of identifying, screening and synthesizing such polypeptides, and methods of treating, preventing or diagnosing diseases and disorders associated with dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia and inflammation.

Abstract: Disclosed are immunomodulatory polypeptides that elicit an unusual induced cytokine profile, compositions comprising such polypeptides, compositions comprising antibodies that specifically bind to such polypeptides, and methods of using the same, including in cancer treatment, in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, in organ transplantation and for reducing graft rejection, for promoting fertility, and for identifying a neutrophil subset and/or other cellular subset including by flow cytometry. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits, and treatment methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumour-associated T-helper cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumour-associated peptides that serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumour immune responses. The present invention relates to novel peptide sequences and their variants derived from HLA class I and class II molecules of human tumour cells which can be used in vaccine compositions for eliciting anti-tumour immune responses.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides peptides and constructs that inhibit mitochondrial fission, and compositions comprising the peptides or constructs. The present disclosure provides methods of reducing abnormal mitochondrial fission in a cell. Also provided are methods for designing and validating mitochondrial fission inhibitor constructs and peptides, including but not limited to, evaluating the effects of the constructs and peptides on Drp1 GTPase activity, binding of Drp1 to Fis1, reduction of mitochondrial damage, reduction in cell death, inhibition of mitochondrial fragmentation in a cell under pathological conditions, and reduced loss of neurites in primary dopaminergic neurons in a Parkinsonism cell culture.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides and functional derivatives thereof and their use for improving transduction efficiency of viruses into target cells.

Abstract: A process for chemically converting a peptide chain into a peptide thioester includes, when a —C(?X)—R1 group is introduced to the thiol group of the cysteine residue and then the resulting peptide is reacted with a compound having a leaving group represented by the formula: —NH—C(?Y)NHR3 in an organic solvent, the —NH—C(?Y)NHR3 group binds via addition reaction to the carboxyl group of the N-terminal-side peptide bond of the cysteine residue, whereby the peptide bond is cleaved and the C-terminal-side peptide fragment is cut off. Further, when the resulting peptide chain having the —NH—C(?Y)NHR3 group is reacted with a thiol in a buffer solution, a thiol exchange reaction occurs, namely, the thiol group of the thiol binds to the carbonyl carbon to which the —NH—C(?Y)NHR3 group has bound, whereby the —NH—C(?Y)NHR3 group is eliminated.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and mass-labeled peptides for use in said methods for quantifying the presence of a one or more viral proteins in a sample of a preparation containing agents which bind to said viral protein, using mass-spectroscopic analyses of the sample and standards containing known amounts of labeled and unlabeled signature peptides, in particular wherein said viral proteins are antigens in a vaccine for porcine circovirus.

Abstract: Variants of a parent albumin having altered plasma half-life compared with a parent albumin are described. Fusion polypeptides and conjugates including the variant albumin are also described. Embodiments include, but are not limited to, a polypeptide which is a variant of albumin, including one or more alterations at one or more positions corresponding to 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 and 120 in SEQ ID NO: 2.

Abstract: The present invention describes peptides which inhibit fusion of an arenavirus (e.g., Pichinde virus; PICV) with a host cell membrane. The arenavirus inhibiting (AVI) peptides described herein comprise a segment of the GP2 protein of an arenavirus. The AVI peptides are useful for inhibiting arenavirus-to-host cell membrane fusion and for treating arenavirus infections. In a particular embodiment, the arenavirus inhibiting peptide comprises a segment of PICV glycoprotein 2 (PICV GP2; SEQ ID NO: 1), Tamiami virus (TAMV) GP2 (SEQ ID NO: 14), or Lassa virus (LASV) GP2 (SEQ ID NO: 15). In particular, the segment is selected from a region of an arenavirus GP2 extending from the N-terminus into the first half of the FIR (i.e., from residues 1 through 105 of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 14, or SEQ ID NO: 15).

Abstract: Compositions that inhibit or block the interaction between Erbin and ErbB2 and methods of their use are provided. Preferred compositions include peptides that inhibit or block Erbin and ErbB2 interaction under physiologic conditions in a subject. One embodiment provides an isolated peptide fragment of ErbB2 including the C-terminal 15 amino acids of ErbB2. The peptide fragment can be about 15 to 27 amino acids in length.

Abstract: The present application discloses peptides and peptaibols of high purity may be obtained by solid phase peptide synthesis using as the starting resin hydroxy amino acids, hydroxy amino acid amides, hydroxy amino alcohols or small peptides containing hydroxy amino acids attached to polymers through their side chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glycolipoprotein gintonin, isolated and identified from ginseng, as a natural medicinal-plant-derived ligand acting on LPA1 (lysophosphatidic acid; 1- or 2-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate), LPA2, LPA3, LPA4 and LPA5 receptors whose efficacy is exhibited physiologically/pharmaceutically via an interaction with subset receptors [LPA1(edg-2), LPA2(edg-4), LPA3(edg-7), LPA4, PLA5] in the EDG (endothelial differentiation gene) family in G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) present in the cell membranes of animals including humans.

Abstract: The disclosure features a variety of compositions and methods for modulating an interaction between MUC1 and caspase-8 and/or an interaction between MUC1 and a DED-containing protein (e.g., an anti-apoptotic DED-containing protein or a pro-apoptotic DED-containing protein). Such methods and compositions are useful for the treatment or prevention of e.g., a variety of pathological disorders characterized by elevated or decreased levels of apoptosis. Moreover, the compositions and methods are also useful to identify, design, and generate compounds that modulate the interactions. The compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds can be used in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptoids capable of inhibiting or reversing amyloid ? (A?) fibril or plaque production. The peptoids form a helical structure with three monomers per helical turn and have at least two monomers with a side-chain having an arylalkyl group having the same chirality positioned such that the side-chains are on the same side of the peptoid. Also provided are methods of using the peptoids to inhibit or reverse aggregation of A? and methods of treating subjects with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or slowing the progression of AD.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of detecting amyloids in a subject. The present invention provides peptides that bind selectively to amyloids and are useful for detecting amyloids and diagnosing and/or monitoring the progression of amyloid mediated conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides for modulate IGF-1 activity, a pharmaceutical composition comprising them as well as their applications as medicinal products and cell proliferation modulating agents in vitro.

Abstract: Potent compounds having combined antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-radiation and metal chelating properties are described. Short peptides having these properties, and methods and uses of such short peptides in clinical and cosmetic applications are described.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for prophylactic treatment of renal disorders comprising administration of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), or fragment, analog, complex or aggregate thereof, or any combination thereof, to an individual suspected of having, predisposed to, or at risk of developing a renal disorder.

Abstract: Long acting parenteral pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of glatiramer are provided. In particular, the long acting pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of glatiramer acetate in depot form suitable for administering at a medically acceptable location in a subject in need thereof. The depot form is suitable for subcutaneous or intramuscular implantation or injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to immunogenic compositions and peptides comprising residues 4-10 (FRHDSGY) of the amyloid peptide Abeta42. The invention further relates to antibodies that bind to the Abeta(4-10) antigenic determinant. The invention provides methods for treating Alzheimer's disease and for reducing the amyloid load in Alzheimers patients. The invention also relates to methods for designing small molecule inhibitors of amyloid deposition.

Abstract: Disclosed are peptides having a cystine knot structural motif and comprising a sequence engineered for specificity against ?IIb?3 integrin, found on platelets, and a method of using the same in anti-thrombotic therapies. The present peptides utilize a cystine knot scaffold derived from modified agouti-related protein or agatoxin, An alternate library screening strategy was used to isolate variants of peptides that selectively bound to ?IIb?3 integrin or to both ?IIb?3 and ?V?3 integrins. Unique consensus sequences were identified within the identified peptides suggesting alternative molecular recognition events that dictate different integrin binding specificities. In addition, the engineered peptides prevented human platelet aggregation in a plasma-based assay and showed high binding affinity for ?IIb?3 integrin.

Abstract: There is described herein methods and peptides for detecting autoantibodies to NOG and/or SOST in a patient sample in order to diagnose of prognosticate Ankylosing Spondylitis in the patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the membrane transporter NaPi2b (SLC34A2) as a target for therapy, including immunotherapy, and particularly cancer therapy. The SLC34A2 epitope peptide encompassing amino acids 312-340 of SLC34A2 has been identified as an ovarian cancer epitope using the monoclonal antibody MX35. The invention also relates to the use of SLC34A2 and particularly SLC34A2 peptides in generating antibodies which have anti-tumor or anti-cancer activity or in stimulating an immunological response. The invention further relates to antibodies specifically directed against NaPi2b (SLC34A2) and the SLC34A2 peptide(s), including veneered, chimeric, single chain and humanized antibodies. Methods for generating an immune response and for treatment of tumors and cancer are also provided. Assays for screening and identifying compounds directed against SLC34A2, including the SLC34A2 epitope peptide, and additional antibodies are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptides, peptide analogs, peptide derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating or preventing influenza infections or preventing the person-to-person transmission of an influenza infection. A peptide of the invention comprises an influenza virus-cell fusion inhibiting portion of the fusion initiation region (FIR) of a wild-type influenza hemagglutinin 2 protein or a variant thereof. In a preferred embodiment, a peptide of the invention consists of 8 to 40 consecutive amino acid residues a portion of a wild-type influenza hemagglutinin 2 protein or a variant thereof, the portion of the protein comprising the FIR of the protein and up to five amino acid residues on the amino-terminal and carboxy-terminal sides of the FIR.

Abstract: The invention provides inhibitors of ghrelin O-acyltransferase, and methods of making and using them. In some embodiments, the invention provides bisubstrate analog inhibitors of ghrelin O-acyltransferase, which can be effective in treating, for example, obesity and diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for promoting wound healing and/or reducing scar formation, by administering to an individual in need thereof one or more of the heat shock protein 20-derived polypeptides disclosed herein.

Abstract: Isolated polypeptides that recognize and are strong binders to Influenza A hemagglutinin and can be used, for example, to treat and/or limit development of an influenza infection, or to diagnose or monitor progression of an influenza infection are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of special peptides in composition which can be used in particular in hair and skin cosmetics, and to such peptide-containing compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of such peptides as active ingredient for inhibition or treatment of dandruff which does not accumulate in the body or in the environment. Furthermore, the invention relates to the production of such compositions, to the peptides used themselves, to their production and to coding nucleotide sequences for such peptides, to dispensing systems for such peptides and to screening methods for identifying suitable further peptides.

Abstract: A method for identifying a molecule that binds an irradiated tumor in a subject and molecules identified thereby. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of (a) exposing a tumor to ionizing radiation; (b) administering to a subject a library of diverse molecules; and (c) isolating from the tumor one or more molecules of the library of diverse molecules, whereby a molecule that binds an irradiated tumor is identified. Also provided are targeting ligands that bind an irradiated tumor and therapeutic and diagnostic methods that employ the disclosed targeting ligands.