Abstract: A method and composition for treating and/or preventing ?-cell dysfunction and/or protecting impaired ?-cells are disclosed. The method includes administering an effective amount of cyclo (his-pro) (CHP), alone or with zinc, to a subject. The composition contains an effective amount of cyclo (his-pro) (CHP) as an active ingredient. The composition may further contain zinc and/or other antidiabetic agent, or can be administered in combination with zinc and/or other antidiabetic agent.

Abstract: A new use of a cyclo(His-Pro) is disclosed. In particular, a method for treating fibrosis and/or inflammation which includes administering an effective amount of an isolated cyclo (His-Pro) to a subject in need thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition containing cyclo-hispro (CHP) and its use in preventing, alleviating, or treating bone loss diseases are disclosed. The composition contains CHP or a CHP-containing prostate extract.

Abstract: Novel PEG modified cyclic dipeptide compounds are disclosed. The modified cyclic dipeptide compounds contain a cyclic dipeptide and a biocompatible polymer attached to the cyclic dipeptide. The cyclic dipeptide may be proline-containing, hydroxyproline-, or histidine-containing cyclic dipeptide. In one embodiment, the cyclic dipeptide is a cyclo (-his-pro).

Abstract: A composition for preventing and/or treating cytokine release syndrome and a method of prevention and/or treatment of cytokine release syndrome are disclosed. The composition includes an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. The method includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof. The cytokine release syndrome may be caused by virulent infection. The administration of the compound reduces the pre-inflammatory cytokine levels in the subject.

Abstract: A new use of a cyclo histidine-proline (Cyclo His-Pro, CHP) is disclosed. A composition including cyclo histidine-proline (CHP) as an active ingredient has an excellent protective effect to protect kidney and liver cells from damage and/or toxicity induced by various causes. The composition is useful and effective in protecting kidney and/or liver cells/tissues and in treating a subject with kidney and/or liver diseases and/or damages.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and/or treating cytokine release syndrome and a method of prevention and/or treatment of cytokine release syndrome are disclosed. The composition includes an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. The method includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof. The cytokine release syndrome may be caused by virulent infection. The administration of the compound reduces the pre-inflammatory cytokine levels in the subject.

Abstract: New uses of Cyclo-HisPro (CHP) or a salt thereof for lowering blood pressure are disclosed. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for lowering blood pressure, containing CHP or a salt thereof, and a functional health food composition containing CHP or a salt thereof; a method for lowering blood pressure using CHP or a salt thereof; a use of CHP or a salt thereof in the manufacture of antihypertensive agents; a pharmaceutical composition or a functional health food, for preventing or treating hypertension or complications thereof, containing CHP or a salt thereof; a method for preventing or treating hypertension or complications thereof by using CHP or a salt thereof; and a use of CHP or a salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing or treating hypertension or complications thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating diabetes, comprising, as active ingredients: (a) a zinc salt, comprising a zinc cation and anion, and cyclo-hispro, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) an antidiabetic drug (particularly, an insulin sensitizer, an insulin sensitizer, a sodium-glucose co-transporter (a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor), or a DPP-4 inhibitor).

Abstract: A composition for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis and a method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis are disclosed. The composition include an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. Also disclosed is a use of the aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in manufacturing a medicament for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis or for treating one or more symptoms of pancreatitis in a patient. The method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A new use of a cyclo histidine-proline (Cyclo His-Pro, CHP) is disclosed. A composition including cyclo histidine-proline (CHP) as an active ingredient has an excellent protective effect to protect kidney and liver cells from damage and/or toxicity induced by various causes. The composition is useful and effective in protecting kidney and/or liver cells/tissues and in treating a subject with kidney and/or liver diseases and/or damages.

Abstract: A new use of a cyclo histidine-proline (Cyclo His-Pro, CHP) is disclosed. A composition including cyclo histidine-proline (CHP) as an active ingredient has an excellent protective effect to protect kidney and liver cells from damage and/or toxicity induced by various causes. The composition is useful and effective in protecting kidney and/or liver cells/tissues and in treating a subject with kidney and/or liver diseases and/or damages.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis and a method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis are disclosed. The composition include an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. The method includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A use of a cyclo(his-pro) (CHP) in combination with parathyroid hormone (PTH) and compositions containing the CHP in combination with PTH is disclosed. The combination of CHP and PTH is useful for preventing, improving, or treating a bone loss-related disease. Therefore, a method for treating, preventing, or improving bone loss-related disease in a subject, which includes administering the CHP in combination with PTH is disclosed. The PTH and CHP may be administered to the subject simultaneously, separately, or sequentially.

Abstract: A Cyclo (his-pro) (CHP) is useful for preventing, ameliorating, or treating fibrosis. A pharmaceutical composition containing CHP may be used for preventing or treating fibrosis. A health functional food composition containing CHP may be used for preventing or ameliorating fibrosis. An antifibrotic composition, a method of preventing, ameliorating, or treating fibrosis by using CHP, and/or a use of CHP in the manufacture of the pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating fibrosis are disclosed.

Abstract: A cyclo(His-Pro)(CHP) is useful for preventing, alleviating or treating peritoneal fibrosis. A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating peritoneal fibrosis, a dietary supplement composition for preventing or alleviating peritoneal fibrosis, and a peritoneal dialysis solution, which all contain CHP is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method for preventing or treating peritoneal fibrosis by using CHP, a peritoneal dialysis method using CHP, a use of CHP during the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating peritoneal fibrosis, and/or a use of CHP in the preparation of a peritoneal dialysis solution.

Abstract: A new use of a cyclo(His-Pro) is disclosed. In particular, a method for treating fibrosis and/or inflammation which includes administering an effective amount of an isolated cyclo (His-Pro) to a subject in need thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and/or treating cytokine release syndrome and a method of prevention and/or treatment of cytokine release syndrome are disclosed. The composition includes an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. The method includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof. The cytokine release syndrome may be caused by virulent infection. The administration of the compound reduces the pre-inflammatory cytokine levels in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity, comprising cyclo-hispro as an active ingredient. Specifically, the present invention has the effect of reducing body weight and body mass, and further improving leptin resistance. In addition, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity, characterized in that the pharmaceutical composition comprises cyclo-hispro and zinc and is administered once a day.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis and a method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis are disclosed. The composition include an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. The method includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof.