Tie present invention relates to compositions and methods of influencing
autophagy by modulating TRIM (tripartite motif containing) proteins, especially TRIM 8, TRIM: 10, TRIM 16, TRIM 19 and / or TRIM 51 (preferably TRIM 16} and galectins, especially galectins 3 m order to influence
autophagy and treat a number of
disease states and / or conditions which are mediated and / or influenced by
autophagy, including inflammatory
disease states and / or conditions, including a microbial infection such as a
Mycobacterium infection, among numerous others, an
inflammatory disorder, a lysosomal, storage disorder, an
immune disorder, a neurodegenerative disorder and a
cancer.