Patents by Inventor Byrant Benson

Byrant Benson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Decapeptide having dopamine stimulating activity
    Patent number: 5382568
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel, highly potent decapeptide of the formula:NH.sub.2 -Ser-Phe-Pro-Thr-Thr-Lys-Thr-Tyr-Phe-Pro-COOH,or a synthetic analogue or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which compound inhibits the release of prolactin and luteinizing hormone by effecting increased turnover and release of the potent catecholamine and prolactin inhibiting factor dopamine, thereby regulating the release of gonadotropins and prolactin by the pituitary gland in mammals. The invention is also directed to various methods of use of the novel compound and to pharmaceutical compositions therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventor: Byrant Benson