Inventors:
Ambikaipakan Balasubramanium - Cincinnati OH
William T. Chance - Withamsville OH
Assignee:
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61K 3805
US Classification:
514 18, 530300, 530331, 530335, 530344, 530345, 514 19, 435 71
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to dipeptides and tripeptides and to methods for pharmaceutical treatment of mammals using analogs of such dipeptides and tripeptides. More specifically, the invention relates to tripeptides and their analogs, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such dipeptides and tripeptides and to methods of treatment of mammals using such dipeptides and tripeptides. In addition, the invention relates to methods of treatment of mammals using such dipeptides and tripeptides for control of appetite, blood pressure, cardiovascular response, libido, and circadian rhythm.