Patents by Inventor Friedrich G. Reinhard

Friedrich G. Reinhard 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).

  • Hormone-like peptides and use thereof
    Patent number: 4382920
    Abstract: Novel hormone-like peptides having an anti-metabolic biological activity have been isolated from the brains of estivating lungfish Protopterus annectens (Owen) and have the following formula:a-X.sub.1 -arg-val-X.sub.2 -gln-val-gly-X.sub.3 -X.sub.4 -pro-X.sub.5 -(gly).sub.n -(asp).sub.m -c,wherein, a, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4, X.sub.5, c, n and m are defined in the specification.Both hypothermic and decreased oxygen consumption activity have been demonstrated in in vivo tests. In vitro tests have demonstrated suppression of DNA-production followed by a decrease in protein biosynthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Perignon Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Friedrich G. Reinhard