The present invention relates to the fields of medicine and immunology. In particular, it relates to novel peptides that may be used in the treatment and/or prevention of a Hepatitis B viral infection and/or an Hepatitis B related disease or condition.

The invention relates, in part, to compounds, compositions, and methods useful to treat cancer in cells and subjects. In some aspects the invention includes contacting a cancer cell with one or more exogenous methylation-controlled J protein (MCJ) agonist compounds to increase sensitivity of the cancer cell to one or more chemotherapeutic agents. In certain aspects the invention includes compounds and methods useful to kill cancer cells.

The invention relates, in part, to compounds, compositions, and methods useful to treat cancer in cells and subjects. In some aspects the invention includes contacting a cancer cell with one or more exogenous methylation-controlled J protein (MCJ) agonist compounds to increase sensitivity of the cancer cell to one or more chemotherapeutic agents. In certain aspects the invention includes compounds and methods useful to kill cancer cells.

Processes for preparing compounds of Formula (1) and Formula (2) are described, wherein X, Y, Z, R.sub.1-R.sub.7, L and n are defined herein. Intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of Formula (1) and Formula (2) are also described.

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The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to cryptophycin conjugates of formula (V): ##STR00001## The disclosure also relates to precursors of these conjugates, compositions containing these conjugates, and to their therapeutic use, especially as anticancer agents. The disclosure also relates to the process for preparing these conjugates.

The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to cryptophycin conjugates of formula (V): ##STR00001## The disclosure also relates to precursors of these conjugates, compositions containing these conjugates, and to their therapeutic use, especially as anticancer agents. The disclosure also relates to the process for preparing these conjugates.

A vaccine construct comprising an antigenic PCSK9 peptide and an immunogenic carrier, and methods of using the same that are effective to lower blood cholesterol levels in a mammal and treat dyslipidemias and related disease states in a mammal without the frequency of administration required by passive immunity strategies.

A vaccine construct comprising an antigenic PCSK9 peptide and an immunogenic carrier, and methods of using the same that are effective to lower blood cholesterol levels in a mammal and treat dyslipidemias and related disease states in a mammal without the frequency of administration required by passive immunity strategies.

Neuropeptide S receptor agonists are provided. The NPS agonists include peptidomimetic analogs exhibiting affinity for and activity at the neuropeptide S receptor. The molecules may be useful in the treatment of disorders, syndromes and conditions mediated by modulation of the neuropeptide S receptor such as substance abuse, narcolepsy, insomnia, obesity, cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, phobias, schizophrenia and as supportive medication during any kind of cessation program in cognitive behavioral therapy, such as drug addiction, eating disorders and gambling.

Neuropeptide S receptor agonists are provided. The NPS agonists include peptidomimetic analogs exhibiting affinity for and activity at the neuropeptide S receptor. The molecules may be useful in the treatment of disorders, syndromes and conditions mediated by modulation of the neuropeptide S receptor such as substance abuse, narcolepsy, insomnia, obesity, cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, phobias, schizophrenia and as supportive medication during any kind of cessation program in cognitive behavioral therapy, such as drug addiction, eating disorders and gambling.