THF-.gamma.2 analogs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising

Details THF-.gamma.2 analogs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising THF-.gamma.2 analogs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising

1998-07-16

1999-10-19

Celsa, Bennett

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Peptide containing doai

514 2, 514 14, 514 16, 514 15, 4241851, 4241931, 530300, 530328, 530327, 530806, A01N 3718

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059688980

ABSTRACT:
An immunomodulatory peptide is disclosed which is a thymic humoral factor .gamma.2 (THF-.gamma.2) analog of at least eight amino acids or a functional derivative or a salt thereof. The peptide has the amino acid sequence: Leu-Glu-Asp-Gly-Pro-Lys-Phe-Leu (SEQ ID No:1) but differing therefrom by

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