Peptides and methods of using same
We describe peptides and their uses for the treatment of autoimmune, inflammatory and metabolic diseases.
1. A composition comprising a peptide, wherein the peptide consists of the amino acid sequence of VKFNKPFVFLMIEQNTK (SEQ ID NO: 1).
2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one second peptide or protein.
3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the at least one second peptide or protein is an epitope tag or a half-life extender or both.
4. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is an injectable carrier.
6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the injectable carrier is an intravenous carrier.
7. A composition comprising a peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of VKFNKPFVFLMIEQNTK (SEQ ID NO: 1) fused to the amino acid sequence of at least one second peptide or protein, wherein the second peptide or protein is an epitope tag or a half-life extender or both.
8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the at least one second peptide or protein is the epitope tag.
9. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the at least one second peptide or protein is the half-life extender.