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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本发明包括能够从垂体中释放生长激素的
生长激素释放肽/肽类似物(GHRP)。含有本发明中GHRP的组合物被用于促进哺乳动物的生长,可以单独使用或与其他促进生长的化合物,特别是IGF-1一起使用。在本发明的方法中,GHRP与IGF-1结合使用以治疗2型糖尿病。本发明的一种示例化合物如下所示。1