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Class 514/805 - ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE OR DERIVATIVES


Subclass of Class 514 - Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Definition: Subject matter involving peptide composition having adrenocorticotropic
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 01/16/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7163694Bioerodible poly(ortho esters) from dioxane-based di(ketene acetals), and block copolymers containing them
Bioerodible poly(ortho esters) useful as orthopedic implants or vehicles for the sustained delivery of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and agricultural agents from dioxane-based di(ketene acetals). Block copolymers contain these bioerodible poly(ortho esters). These block ...
01/16/2007
6749866Modulated release from biocompatible polymers
The present invention relates to a composition for the modulated release of a biologically active agent. The composition comprises a biocompatible polymeric matrix, a biologically active agent which is dispersed within the polymeric matrix, and a metal cation compon...
06/15/2004
6429195Aqueous prolonged release formulation
Prolonged parenteral release into the circulatory system of a cow of a bioactive growth hormone releasing factor at desirably effective levels can be achieved using novel compositions in which the growth hormone releasing factor is present in an aqueous l...
08/06/2002
6417237Macromolecular drug complexes and compositions containing the same
Macromolecular drug complexes containing a drug, like human growth hormone, and a polymer having a plurality of acid moieties, like carboxyl moieties or phosphonic acid moieties, and compositions containing the same, are disclosed. Compositions, particula...
07/09/2002
6368630Modulated release from biocompatible polymers
The present invention relates to a composition for the modulated release of a biologically active agent. The composition comprises a biocompatible polymeric matrix, a biologically active agent which is dispersed within the polymeric matrix, and a metal ca...
04/09/2002
6150330Aqueous prolonged release formulation
Prolonged parenteral release into the circulatory system of a cow of a bioactive growth hormone releasing factor at desirably effective levels can be achieved using novel compositions in which the growth hormone releasing factor is present in an aqueous l...
11/21/2000
5976569Diketopiperazine-based delivery systems
Compositions useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. These delivery compositions include (a) an active agent; and either (b)(1) a carrier of (i) at least one amino acid and (ii) at least one diketopiperazine or (b)(2) at least one mono-N-sub...
11/02/1999
5912015Modulated release from biocompatible polymers
The present invention relates to a composition for the modulated release of a biologically active agent. The composition comprises a biocompatible polymeric matrix, a biologically active agent which is dispersed within the polymeric matrix, and a metal ca...
06/15/1999
5874227Cyclic CRF antagonists
Novel cyclic CRF antagonist peptides have the amino acid sequence: ##STR1## wherein Y is Ac, H, Ac-Thr or H-Thr; R30 is Glu or Cys; R32 is His or preferably a basic and/or aromatic D-amino acid such as D-His or D-Arg; R33
02/23/1999
5869081Progesterone vaginal ring for treatment of infertility
The present invention relates to a method of administering progesterone to a normogonadal or a functionally agonadal human female undergoing an assisted reproduction technique. The invention further provides a method of hormone replacement for a human fem...
02/09/1999
5656297Modulated release from biocompatible polymers
The present invention relates to a composition for the modulated release of a biologically active agent. The composition comprises a biocompatible polymeric matrix, a biologically active agent which is dispersed within the polymeric matrix, and a metal ca...
08/12/1997
5413797Controlled release ACTH containing microspheres
ACTH polymeric controlled release systems are described wherein the ACTH retains good biological activity and is released over an extended period of time following administration by injection. In the preferred embodiment, the ACTH polymeric microspheres a...
05/09/1995
5348729Evaluative means for detecting inflammatory reactivity
The present invention is directed to a method for testing the susceptibility of a mammal to inflammatory diseases which comprises the steps of: administering to a mammal a compound selected from the group consisting of Type 1 mineralocorticoid receptor an...
09/20/1994
5209920Evaluative means for detecting inflammatory reactivity
Inbred Lewis (LEW/N) female rats develop an arthritis in response to Group A streptococcal cell wall peptidoglycanpolysaccharide (SCW) which mimics human rheumatoid arthritis. Histocompatible Fischer (F344/N) rats, on the other hand, do not develop arthri...
05/11/1993
5132111CRF analog conjugates
Agonists and antagonists of rCRF are disclosed that exhibit good binding affinity to CRF receptors. One exemplary agonist is: H-Ser-Gln-Glu-Pro-Pro-Ile-Ser- Leu-Asp-Leu-Thr-Phe-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-Glu-Met-Leu-Glu-Met- Ala-Arg-Ala-Glu-Gln-Glu-Ala-Glu-Gln-...
07/21/1992
5114413Methods to make and use proteinaceous material present in kinin-free high molecular weight kininogen
Disclosed herein are methods for using a proteinaceous material present in kinin free high molecular weight kininogen to treat surfaces to prevent or minimize adhesion by blood components and/or animal cells. For example, in medical applications, one can ...
05/19/1992
5109111CRF antagonists
Several known members of the corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) family have been synthesized and tested, including human and rat CRF which have the formula: H-Ser-Glu-Glu-Pro-Pro-Ile-Ser-Leu-Asp-Leu-Thr-Phe-His- Leu-Leu-Arg-Glu-Val-Leu-Glu-Met-Ala-Arg-A...
04/28/1992
5049547Composition for stimulating integumental melanocytes
A pharmaceutically active composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and one or more alpha-MSH or analogues thereof for use in the stimulation of integumental melanocytes in vertebrates in order to bring about the production of melanin i...
09/17/1991
5043321Adrenocorticotropin release inhibiting factor
A method for alleviating stress induced immunosuppression is accomplished by application of low doses of ANF[1-28] or other ANF analogs having intact N-terminal sequences. Atrial natriuretic factors (ANFs) with intact N-terminal sequences are shown to be ...
08/27/1991
4918055Method of stimulating melanocytes by topical application of analogs of alpha-MSH, and compositions for use in same
A method for stimulating integumental melanocytes by the topical application of alpha-MSH analogs, and compositions comprising said analogs for use in the method are described....
04/17/1990
4866038Method of stimulating integumental melanocytes by topical application of analogs of alpha-msh
A method for stimulating integumental melanocytes by the topical application of alpha-MSH analogs, and compositions comprising said analogs for use in the method are described....
09/12/1989
4762820Therapeutic treatment for congestive heart failure
A novel therapeutic method for treating human and animal subjects afflicted with congestive heart failure is provided by administering effective dosages of a selective antagonist for arginine vasopressin to the subject. The antagonist is an effective and ...
08/09/1988
4594239Method for neutralizing offensive chemicals
A technique is described for neutralizing unishiol. The technique involves contacting urushiol with a chlorine-containing compound in a liquid medium. In one embodiment the chlorine-containing compound is sodium or calcium hypochlorite in an aqueous solut...
06/10/1986
4415558CRF And analogs
CRF (Corticotropin Releasing Factor) has the formula: H-Ser-Gln-Glu-Pro-Pro-Ile-Ser-Leu-Asp-Leu-Thr-Phe-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-Glu-Val-L eu-Glu-Met-Thr-Lys-Ala-Asp-Gln-Leu-Ala-Gln-Gln-Ala-His-Ser-Asn-Arg-Lys-Leu- Leu-Asp-Ile-Ala-NH2. Analogs have been synthe...
11/15/1983
4377573Method of control of gastrointestinal bleeding
Norepinephrine has been found as useful in a method of treatment to control gastrointestinal bleeding when injected directly into the portal blood supply by direct injection into either the peritoneal cavity or the gastrointestine i.e. intragastrically. A...
03/22/1983
4167562Method and composition for treating arteriosclerosis
New compositions and their method of use for treating cardiovascular diseases primarily due to arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. These new compositions are prepared from a base Ringers injection to which is added a B-complex, hydrochloric acid, sodium...
09/11/1979
4130514Synthesis of peptides
Peptides having adrenocorticotropic hormone activity and resin peptides useful in preparation of such peptides, particularly such peptides having asparagine at the carboxyl end thereof and more particularly such peptides having from 19 to 25 amino acids i...
12/19/1978
4112073Medicinal composition comprising adrenal cortical hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone releasing hormone
A medicinal composition comprising both adrenal cortical hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone releasing hormone has such excellent properties as increasing the therapeutic effects and suppressing side effects of the adrenal cortical hormone....
09/05/1978
4089821Synthesis of peptide amides
Peptide amides having biological activity and resin peptide amides useful in the preparation of peptides having biological activity, particularly such peptides containing the structure ##STR1## in which R is divinylbenzene crosslinked polystyrene and...
05/16/1978
4071510Peptides having a high adrenocorticotropic effect and a method of producing the same
The invention concerns peptides having the general formula X--Glu--His--Phe--Arg--Trp--Gly--Lys--Pro--Val--Gly--Lys--Lys--Y--NH2 wherein X represents alkyloxy carbonyl, aryl alkyloxy carbonyl or D-Ser-Met, and Y represents a residue of n diamin...
01/31/1978
4018753Polypeptides with ACTH-like activities
A polypeptide of the formula: wherein X1 is ଱-aminoisobutyric acid, ଲ-alanine, L-serine, glycine, D-serine, D-alanine, γ-aminobutyric acid or sarcosine residue; X2 is L-methionine, L-norleucine, L-isoleucine or L-norvali...
04/19/1977
3954975Salts of ACTH-peptides and processes for their manufacture
Pharmaceutical preparations containing acid addition salts of ACTH-peptides with saturated or unsaturated fatty acids of chain length 12-36 carbon atoms....
05/04/1976
 
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