摘要:
A method for treating or preventing a host mammal that exhibits aversive signs and symptoms present during protracted abstinence or extended discontinuation syndromes as seen after cessation of compulsive activity, behaviors, or substance use is disclosed. That method comprises administering to a host mammal in need a pharmaceutical composition containing an aversive sign and symptom lessening amount a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof dissolved or dispersed in a physiologically acceptable diluent, and repeating the administration as needed, wherein W, X, Y and Z, R1 and Ar are defined within. Data are provided in rats as host mammals using behavioral models dependent on the CRF1 system: defensive burying, alcohol dependence, cocaine dependence and nicotine dependence. A contemplated method also is useful for inhibiting relapse of such a behavior. A contemplated method also is useful for treating substance-related or substance-induced psychiatric disorders that include aversive signs and symptoms.
摘要:
The invention features immunoconjugates for impeding weight gain and treating obesity in a subject. The immuno-conjugates comprise particular ghrelin polypeptides and a suitable carrier moiety.
摘要:
The invention features immunoconjugates for impeding weight gain and treating obesity in a subject. The immuno-conjugates comprise particular ghrelin polypeptides and a suitable carrier moiety.