The present invention provides compositions comprising amiloride amino
acid and peptide conjugates. Efficient methods are also provided for
administering the amiloride conjugates of the present invention for
treating cancer or a central nervous system disease or disorder or for
preventing or reducing ischemia-reperfusion injury. Further, kits are
provided for the treatment of a central nervous system disease or
disorder or for the prevention or reduction of ischemia-reperfusion
injury using the amiloride conjugates of the present invention.