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.
本发明涉及能够从垂体释放生长激素的
生长激素释放肽/肽类似物(GHRP)。本发明所含有的GHRP组成物,可单独或与其他促进生长的化合物,尤其是IGF-1一起使用,以促进哺乳动物的生长。在本发明的方法中,GHRP与IGF-1结合使用,以治疗2型糖尿病。下面提供了本发明的一种示例化合物。