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Growth hormone-releasing factor analogs

US5137872A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1989
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Human Growth Hormone-Releasing Factor (hGRF) analogs having the sequence [Pro.sup.0, X.sup.15, Y.sup.27 ]-hGRF(1-A)-B, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Ala and Gly, Y is selected from the group consisting of Ile, Leu, Val, Nle and Met, A has a value from 29-44, and B is NH.sub.2, OH or COOH are synthesized and administered to animals to stimulate the release of Growth Hormone (GH).

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