Disclosed are crystalline forms of L-Lys(Boc)-Phe-NH.sub.2 and Boc-D-Arg-DMT. The crystalline forms may be used in the synthesis of elamipretide.

A composition, in the form of an aqueous solution, including insulin in hexameric form, at least one substituted anionic compound of non-saccharide structure and at least one polyanionic compound other than the substituted anionic compound.

Prodrugs of an NMDA antagonist, (S)-1-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethanamine, useful for the treatment of depression (particularly major depressive disorder) or pain; compositions comprising them, and methods of making them.

The present invention provides compounds of formula (I)

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The present invention relates to methods of treating a patient who has colorectal cancer and to methods of reducing the likelihood that a patient will develop or experience a recurrence of colorectal cancer. The methods comprise a step of introducing, to the patient, an effective amount of an agent that targets an intestinal H.sup.−-coupled di/tripeptide transporter (PepT1). Useful compositions including, for example, the tripeptide KPV, vectors encoding such peptides, and cells (e.g., bacterial cells) including them, are also within the scope of the present invention, as are kits including such compositions.

Provided are a tripeptide compound, a preparation method therefor, and an application thereof. The structure of the related compound is represented by formula (I). The provided compound has angiotensin converting enzyme inhibiting bioactivity, and the compound and a pharmaceutical composition thereof play a role in preventing and treating hypertension and other cardiocerebral vascular system diseases.

The present invention relates to a metal phase transformation compound and a method for preparing the same.

The invention relates to methods, compounds, compositions and vehicles for delivering 3-amino-1-propanesulfonic acid (3APS) in a subject, preferably a human subject. The invention encompasses compound that will yield or generate 3APS, either in vitro or in vivo. Preferred compounds include amino acid prodrugs of 3APS for use, including but not limited to the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Provided are a tripeptide compound, a preparation method therefor, and an application thereof. The structure of the related compound is represented by formula (I). The provided compound has angiotensin converting enzyme inhibiting bioactivity, and the compound and a pharmaceutical composition thereof play a role in preventing and treating hypertension and other cardiocerebral vascular system diseases.

The present disclosure concerns inhibitors of Norovirus protease that are suitable for use against any genotype of Norovirus, including at least GII.4 Norovirus proteases. In particular embodiments, specific compositions are encompassed, including their use for prevention or treatment of Norovirus infection in an individual.