A molecule comprising a G-protein coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) ligand coupled to a linker coupled to an E3 ubiquitin ligase ligand and methods of using the molecule are provided. In one embodiment, the GPER ligand is estradiol and the E3 ubiquitin ligase ligand is (S,R,S)- AHPC.

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising: a conjugate of an effector molecule and a ligand for ASGPR, wherein the ligand for ASGPR comprises at least one GalNAc moiety; and a saponin of the monodesmosidic or bidesmosidic triterpene glycoside type. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the conjugate and the saponin. In addition, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination or composition of the invention, for use as a medicament, or for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or health problem in which an expression product is involved of any one or more of genes: apoB, TTR, PCSK9, ALAS 1, ATS, GO, CCS, X gene of HBV, S gene of HBV, AAT and LDH, and/or for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a cancer, an infectious disease, a viral infection, hypercholesterolemia, primary hyperoxaluria, haemophilia A, haemophilia B, AAT related liver disease, acute hepatic porphyria, TTR-mediated amyloidosis, hereditary TTR amyloidosis (hATTR), complement-mediated disease, hepatitis B infection, or an auto-immune disease. Furthermore, the invention relates to an in vitro or ex vivo method for transferring an effector molecule of the invention from outside a cell to inside said cell, preferably into the cytosol of said cell. The invention also relates to an in vitro or ex vivo method for transferring the conjugate of the invention from outside a cell to inside said cell.

Provided herein are conjugated oligonucleotides that are characterized by efficient and specific tissue distribution.

Formulated and/or co-formulated liposomes comprising TLR prodrugs and/or TLR Lipid Moieties and methods of making the liposomes are disclosed herein. The TLR prodrug compositions comprise a drug moiety, a lipid moiety, and linkage unit that inhibit Toll-Like Receptor (e.g., TLR1/2, TLR4, and/or TLR7). The TLR prodrugs can be formulated and/or co-formulated into a liposome to provide a method of treating cancer, immunological disorders, and other disease by utilizing a targeted drug delivery vehicle.

Formulated and/or co-formulated liposomes comprising TLR prodrugs and/or TLR Lipid Moieties and methods of making the liposomes are disclosed herein. The TLR prodrug compositions comprise a drug moiety, a lipid moiety, and linkage unit that inhibit Toll-Like Receptor (e.g., TLR1/2, TLR4, and/or TLR7). The TLR prodrugs can be formulated and/or co-formulated into a liposome to provide a method of treating cancer, immunological disorders, and other disease by utilizing a targeted drug delivery vehicle.

The present invention provides methods comprising the in vivo delivery of small nucleic acid molecules capable of mediating RNA interference and reducing the expression of myostatin, wherein the small nucleic acid molecules are introduced to a subject by systemic administration. Specifically, the invention relates to methods comprising the in vivo delivery of short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules that target a myostatin gene expressed by a subject, wherein the siNA molecule is conjugated to a lipophilic moiety, such as cholesterol. The myostatin siNA conjugates that are delivered as per the methods disclosed are useful to modulate the in vivo expression of myostatin, increase muscle mass and/or enhance muscle performance. Use of the disclosed methods is further indicated for treating musculoskeletal diseases or disorders and/or diseases or disorders that result in conditions in which muscle is adversely affected.

The invention relates to iRNA agents, which preferably include a monomer in which the ribose moiety has been replaced by a moiety other than ribose. The inclusion of such a monomer can allow for modulation of a property of the iRNA agent into which it is incorporated, e.g., by using the non-ribose moiety as a point to which a ligand or other entity, e.g., a lipophilic moiety. e.g., cholesterol, is is directly, or indirectly, tethered. The invention also relates to methods of making and using such modified iRNA agents.

The present invention provides a composition and a method for efficiently delivering a nucleic acid agent to the central nervous system and/or the retina and bringing about antisense effects. Provided is a composition for reducing the expression level of a target transcription product in the central nervous system and/or retina of a subject, the composition including a nucleic acid complex that includes a first nucleic acid strand and a second nucleic acid strand, wherein: the first nucleic acid strand comprises a base sequence capable of hybridizing with at least part of the target transcription product and has an antisense effect on the target transcription product; the second nucleic acid strand comprises a base sequence complementary to the first nucleic acid strand and is conjugated to tocopherol, cholesterol, or an analog thereof; and the first nucleic acid strand is annealed to the second nucleic acid strand.

Described are compositions and methods for inhibition of Hepatitis B virus gene expression. RNA interference (RNAi) triggers and RNAi trigger conjugates for inhibiting the expression of Hepatitis B virus gene are described. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more HBV RNAi triggers optionally with one or more additional therapeutics are also described. Delivery of the described HBV RNAi triggers to infected liver in vivo provides for inhibition of HBV gene expression and treatment.

The present invention relates to development of innovative antibiotics against drug resistant bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi or worms based on coupling of lipopeptides to fragments of human defensins to achieve high antimicrobial efficacy and biofilm degradation as well as low development of resistance while preserving the natural microbiota thus not only eradicating bacterial, viral, protozoal, fungal or worm infection but preventing a number of disorders associated with antibiotic treatment e.g. infection with C. difficile'.