Abstract:
Disclosed herein are conjugates of a therapeutic compound and polypeptides, such as a conjugate of niclosamide and an elastin-like polypeptide. These conjugates may form nanoparticles through self-assembly, which improve the solubility, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetic profiles of the therapeutic compound. Also disclosed are methods for treating cancer, parasite infection, bacterial infection, viral infection, metabolic diseases, Type II diabetes, NASH, NAFLD, artery constriction, endometriosis, neuropathic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, sclerodermatous graft-versus-host disease, and systemic sclerosis.