Abstract: A method of treatment for patients suffering from cerebral ischemia is provided by administering an opioid peptide. Particulary preferred is the administration of dynorphin, or dynorphin-related peptides, in the acid or amidated form. Practice of the invention is useful in prolonging survival.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 20, 1985
Date of Patent:
August 4, 1987
Assignees:
Yoshio Hosobuchi, Nancy M. Lee, Horace H. Loh, Jaw-Kang Chang
Inventors:
Yoshio Hosobuchi, Nancy M. Lee, Horace H. Loh, Jaw-Kang Chang