Abstract:
Immunogenic compositions capable of generating an immune response in mammals against GnRH are disclosed. The immunogenic compositions are effective in methods of treating gonadotropin and gonadal steroid hormone dependent diseases and immunological contraception of mammals.
Abstract:
"Partial" and "complete" CTP units are used to modify biologically active proteins and peptides to alter their clearance patterns. "Complete" CTP units have the amino acid sequence found at positions 112-118 to position 145 of the .beta.-subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin; "partial" CTP units are missing at least one amino acid in the region of position 118-145 inclusive. Variants of these CTP units contain 1-5 conservative amino acid substitutions which do not destroy activity. Suitable peptides or proteins which may be modified in this manner include various hormones and cytokines.
Abstract:
"Partial" and "complete" CTP units are used to modify biologically active proteins and peptides at the aminoterminus to alter their clearance patterns. "Complete" CTP units have the amino acid sequence found at positions 112-118 to position 145 of the .beta.-subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin; "partial" CTP units are missing at least one amino acid in the region of position 118-145 inclusive. Variants of these CTP units contain 1-5 conservative amino acid substitutions which do not destroy activity. Suitable peptides or proteins which may be modified in this manner include various hormones and cytokines.
Abstract:
Immunogenic compositions capable of generating an immune response in mammals against GnRH are disclosed. The immunogenic compositions are effective in methods of treating gonadotropin and gonadal steroid hormone dependent diseases and immunological contraception of mammals.
Abstract:
The present invention deals with LHRH antagonists which possess improved water solubility and while having the high antagonist potency of the basic peptides, are free of the edematogenic effects. These compounds are highly potent in inhibiting the release of gonadotropins from the pituitary gland in mammals, including humans.The compounds of this invention are represented by the formulaX-R.sup.1 -R.sup.2 -R.sup.3 -Ser-Tyr-R.sup.6 -Leu-Arg-Pro-R.sup.10 -NH.sub.2whereinX is an acyl group derived from straight or branched chain aliphatic or alicyclic carboxylic acids having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms,R.sup.1 is D- or L-Pro, D- or L- .DELTA. .sup.3 -Pro, D-Phe, D-Phe(4-H1), D-Ser, D-Thr, D-Ala, D-Nal (1) or D-Nal (2),R.sup.2 is D-Phe or D-Phe(4-H1)R.sup.3 is D-Trp, D-Phe, D-Pal, D-Nal(1) or D-Nal (2),R.sup.6 is D-Cit, D-Hci, D-Cit(Q) or D-Hci(Q) andR.sup.10 is Gly or D-Alawhere Q is lower alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms and H1 is fluoro, chloro or bromo,and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and methods of use pertaining to these compounds.
Abstract:
A luteinizing and follicle stimulating hormone of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom or a protective group is described. The described hormones evidence high gonadotropic activity and are useful in human and veterinary medicine.
Abstract:
In a method for immunochemical assay of human chorionic gonadotropin involving use of an antibody immobilized on a carrier, an antigen and an antibody to which a labeling agent has been attached, when the antibody supported on the carrier and the antibody coupled to a labeling agent are different antibodies which are not overlapping in antigen-determining site and one of said different antibodies is specifically reactive to human chorionic gonadotropin, a high reproducibility of the result of the immunochemical assay is obtained.
Abstract:
The pre-ovulatory surge of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland is selectively suppressed or eliminated by introducing nonapeptide, 8-arginine vasotocin, or the tripeptide, propyl-arginyl-glycinamide, into the subject. Analogs and related peptides also exhibit a similar inhibitory effect. This anovulatory effect in the female, or reduction in spermatogenesis in the male, results in loss of fertility.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
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.