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Class 530/313 - Lutenizing hormone releasing factor (LRF); related peptides


Subclass of Class 530 - Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins; lignins or reaction products thereof
Definition: Peptides containing at least half the amino acid residues
No. of patents: 267
Last issue date: 11/16/2010


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7834141Non-mammalian GnRH analogs and uses thereof in tumor cell growth regulation and cancer therapy
Specially designed non-mammalian GnRH analogs resistant to degradation by the tumor tissue enzymes, post-proline peptidases as well as endopeptidases, are disclosed. The GnRH analogs are further defined as analogs of chicken II GnRH, salmon GnRH, or herring GnRH, bu...
11/16/2010
7381706Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, precursor peptides thereof and genes encoding the same
A novel peptide found as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in octopuses, a member of mollusks. The structure and the activities of the peptide have been unraveled. The peptide finds use as a reagent used in the studies of correlations between the structure and t...
06/03/2008
7364910Methods of inducing ovulation
The present invention relates to methods of inducing ovulation in a female host comprising the administration of a non-polypeptide cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level modulator to the female host. In another aspect, the invention provides for specific admini...
04/29/2008
7341989Use of LH in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation
The invention provides a new use for LH, and analogues having LH-activity for aiding folliculogenesis in controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH), in which the LH or an analogue thereof is administered during a priming period lasting from day 1 to about day 4 of th...
03/11/2008
7312304Somatostatin agonists
Claimed are a series of somatostatin agonists and uses thereof, according to formula (I), A1-cyclo[Cys-A2-D-Trp-A3-A4-Cys]-A5-Y1,   (I) wherein A1, A2, A
12/25/2007
7282352Homogeneity and secretion of recombinant proteins in mammalian systems
The present invention relates to a method for improving homogeneity and/or secretion of a recombinant protein of interest expressed in mammalian cells by replacing the endogenous signal peptide sequence of the DNA encoding the protein of interest with that of human ...
10/16/2007
7276251Sustained-release composition of drugs encapsulated in microparticles of hyaluronic acid
A sustained-release drug composition consisting essentially of microparticles of hyaluronic acid having a high molecular weight or an inorganic salt thereof and a protein or peptide drug encased in said microparticles, wherein the average size of said microparticles...
10/02/2007
7268210PEG-LHRH analog conjugates
PEG-LHRH analog conjugates, where a PEG moiety is covalently bound to a serine residue of a LHRH analog, and methods for producing these conjugates are provided in the present invention. Also provided are a pharmaceutical composition and a method for treating pathol...
09/11/2007
7267963Modified plant viruses and methods of use thereof
The present invention relates to modulating the nature and/or level of an immune response to a molecule. In particular, the invention relates to effecting an increase in the TH1 immune response to molecules such as, but not limited to, antigens or immunogens. The in...
09/11/2007
7235524Medicaments for initiating ovulation
The invention relates to medicaments for initiating ovulation comprising LH in an administrable form which ensures an increase in LH plasma levels for a period of some 40 to 60 hours. ...
06/26/2007
7214662Injectable solution of an LHRH antagonist
An aqueous injectable soution of an LHRH antagonist, such as Cetrorelix, in an organic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid, such as gluconic acid. ...
05/08/2007
7122553Liposomal formulation of irinotecan
The present invention is for novel compositions and methods for treating cancer, particularly, for treating cancer in mammals and more particularly in humans. The therapeutic compositions of the present invention include liposome entrapped irinotecan in which the li...
10/17/2006
7109171Methods for treating FSH related conditions with GnRH antagonists
Methods for treating FSH related conditions, such as prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, pedophilia, infertility, or vaginal bleeding, with GnRH antagonists are disclosed. The methods of the invention generally feature administering to a subject a GnRH antagonist s...
09/19/2006
7105487Method for inducing onset of the reproductive cycle of female breeding animals
A method for inducing the onset of the reproductive cycle of female breeding animals is provided. To this end, the animals are injected with an agent that contains synthetically produced FSH releasing hormones as the active substance which comprise known sequences, ...
09/12/2006
7078236Methods of inducing ovulation
The present invention relates to methods of inducing ovulation in a female host comprising the administration of a non-polypeptide cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level modulator to the female host. In another aspect, the invention provides for specific admini...
07/18/2006
7074758Two gonadotropin releasing hormones and a method to isolate the same
The present invention relates to two novel Gonadotropin releasing hormones muGnRH I and muGnRH II of amino acid SEQ ID 1 as QHWSAWRLPG, and SEQ ID 2 QHWSWGILPG respectively, useful for induced breeding in fish both in combination and alone, by activating production ...
07/11/2006
7071165LHRH antagonist peptides
Novel LHRH antagonist peptides, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed. The LHRH antagonist comprise a peptide compound, wherein a residue of the peptide compound corresponding to the amino acid at position 6 of natural mammal...
07/04/2006
7048947Sustained-release preparation
A sustained-release preparation which comprises a physiologically active peptide of general formula wherein X represents an acyl group; R1, R2 and R4 each represents ...
05/23/2006
7037889Pharmaceutical compositions for sustained drug delivery
Sustained delivery formulations comprising a water-insoluble complex of a peptide and a plurality of ligands are disclosed. The formulations of the invention allow for loading of high concentrations of peptide in a small volume and for delivery of a pharmaceutically...
05/02/2006
7030214Ureins derived from α, ω, diamino acids and process for their preparation
Ureins are obtained by reaction, in basic medium, between an Nω-(aryloxycarbonyl)diamino acid and a compound containing a free amino group. The chirality of the compounds is outstandingly well preserved. ...
04/18/2006
RE39048Peptide, immunogenic composition and vaccine or medical preparation, a method to immunise animals against the hormone LHRH, and analogs of the LHRH tandem repeat peptide and their use as vaccine
The invention relates to a modified tandem LHRH-peptide vaccine preparation in which the amino acid glycine at position (6) of one or both LHRH decapeptides that constitute the tandem unit is substituted by a dextrorotatory amino acid that contains a side chain to w...
03/28/2006
6977242Two gonadotropin releasing hormones and a method to isolate the same
The present invention relates to two novel Gonadotropin releasing hormones muGnRH I and muGnRH II of amino acid SEQ ID 1 as QHWSAWRLPG, and SEQ ID 2 QHWSWGILPG respectively, useful for induced breeding in fish both in combination and alone, by activating production ...
12/20/2005
6933271Chimeric toxins for targeted therapy
The present invention relates particularly to neoplastic cells targeted chimeric toxins comprising of cell targeting moieties and cell killing moieties for recognizing and for destroying the neoplastic cells, wherein the cell targeting moieties consist of gonadotrop...
08/23/2005
6924268Method for inactivating gonadotrophs
Certain toxic compounds (T) such as, for example, compounds based upon diphtheria toxin, ricin toxin, pseudomonas exotoxin, α-amanitin, pokeweed antiviral protein (PAP), ribosome inhibiting proteins, especially the ribosome inhibiting proteins of barley, wheat, cor...
08/02/2005
6913767Compositions for microencapsulation of antigens for use as vaccines
Methods and compositions are provided for the encapsulation of antigens in PLGA microspheres for use as vaccines. Such microspheres can also contain adjuvants. Mixtures of microspheres are provided which release antigen at desired intervals to provide boosts with an...
07/05/2005
6914121PEG-LHRH analog conjugates
PEG-LHRH analog conjugates, where a PEG moiety is covalently bound to a serine residue of a LHRH analog either directly or via a bifunctional linker molecule, such as an amino acid, and methods for producing these conjugates are provided in the present invention. Al...
07/05/2005
6878689Preventives or remedies for heart failure
Preparations for preventing or treating acute heart failure, chronic heart failure at a phase of acute exacerbation or heart failure at a phase of transition to chronic heart failure, which contain D-alanyl-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)-D-alanyl-L-alanyl-L-tryptophyl-D-phenyl...
04/12/2005
6875843Prevention of diabetes and prolongation of the honeymoon phase of diabetes by administration of GnRH antagonists
A method for reducing the incidence or delaying the onset of diabetes in diabetes-susceptible mammals (e.g., mice, rats, humans) is provided wherein the mammals are treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. Additionally, the present invention ...
04/05/2005
6867191Preparation and use of oligopeptide lyophilisate for gonad protection
A lyophilizate, method of preparation, and use of the lyophilizate for gonad protection is described. The lyophilizate comprises cetrorelix dissolved in 30% (v/v) acetic acid, transferred to water, and freeze-dried. ...
03/15/2005
6863891Oligopeptide lyophilisate, their preparation and use
A novel lyophilizate and method of preparation as well as the use of the lyophilizate to treat female infertility and for gonad protection. Cetrorelix is dissolved in acetic acid 30% v/v, the solution is transferred to water and freeze dried. ...
03/08/2005
6828415Oligopeptide lyophilisate, their preparation and use
A novel lyophilizate and method of preparation as well as the use of the lyophilizate to treat female infertility and for gonad protection. Cetrorelix is dissolved in acetic acid 30% v/v, the solution is transferred to water and freeze dried. ...
12/07/2004
6783761Chimeric peptide immunogens
Chimeric peptide epitopes can serve as effective immunogens against hormones and other small peptides or proteins. Thus, immunogenic peptides are selected from promiscuous Th epitopes and synthesized together with self antigenic peptide sequences fused with or witho...
08/31/2004
6780969Synthetic peptide composition as immunogens for prevention of urinary tract infection
The invention provides a peptide immunogen comprising a FAFSD target peptide or an anlogue thereof, covalently linked to a helper T cell epitope and optionally to an invasin immunostimulatory domain. The present invention also provides for the use of such peptide im...
08/24/2004
6747125Peptides intermediates for making GnRH antagonists
Peptides which include unnatural amino acids and which either promote or inhibit the secretion of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland and inhibit the release of steroids by the gonads. Administration of an effective amount of such peptides that are GnRH antagonists...
06/08/2004
6740634Sustained release compositions, process for producing the same and utilization thereof
A sustained-release composition containing a hydroxynaphthoic acid salt of a biologically active substance and a biodegradable polymer, a method of its production, and a pharmaceutical composition containing said sustained-release composition. ...
05/25/2004
6737039Methods for detecting lesions in dense breast tissue using LHRH antagonists
Improved methods for detecting lesions in dense breast tissue are disclosed. The methods of the invention generally feature administration to a subject of an LHRH antagonist in an amount and for a period of time sufficient to reduce the density of breast tissue prio...
05/18/2004
6716817Method of treatment of female infertility
A method of treating female infertility using a novel cetrorelix acetate lyophilizate is disclosed. ...
04/06/2004
6703367Methods for treating hot flashes and gynaecomastia
Methods to inhibit hot flashes or gynaecomastia in a subject are provided. In the methods of the invention, an LHRH antagonist is administered to a subject in need of treatment for hot flashes or gynaecomastia such that hot flashes or gynaecomastia are in...
03/09/2004
6699833Pharmaceutical formulations for sustained drug delivery
Sustained delivery formulations comprising a water-insoluble complex of a peptide and a carrier macromolecule are disclosed. The formulations of the invention allow for loading of high concentrations of peptide in a small volume and for delivery of a phar...
03/02/2004
6635739Non-mammalian GnRH analogs and uses thereof in regulation of fertility and pregnancy
Specially designed non-mammalian GnRH analog decapeptides resistant to degradation by the placental enzyme, C-ase-1, or a post-proline peptidase, are disclosed. The GnRH analogs are further defined as analogs of chicken II GnRH or salmon GnRH. These non-m...
10/21/2003
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