Low molecular weight peptidomimetic growth hormone secretagogues
US7094869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/60
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention comprises growth hormone releasing peptides/peptidomimetics (GHRP) capable of causing release of growth hormone from the pituitary. Compositions containing the GHRP's of this invention are used to promote growth in mammals either alone or in combination with other growth promoting compounds, especially IGF-1. In a method of this invention GHRP's in combination with IGF-1 are used to treat Type II diabetes. An exemplary compound of this invention is provided below
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