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Use of a decapeptide with benzodiazepine-type activity for preparing medicines and food supplements

US5846939A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1995
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2015

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of the decapeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.:1 ##STR1## in the preparation of medicines having benzodiazepine-type activity, particularly useful for the treatment of convulsions and anxiety. The invention also relates to phamaceutical compositions, food supplements, and foodstuffs for special diets containing the said decapeptide.

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