Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) or fragments thereof, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of aortic fibrosis and other associated conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) or fragments thereof, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of kidney disease, in particular kidney fibrosis, and other associated conditions.

Abstract: Methods for treating female sexual dysfunction are provided. A pharmaceutical composition containing a vasoactive agent selected from vasoactive intestinal potypeptide (VIP) and VIP agonists is administered to the vagina and/or vulvar region of the individual undergoing treatment. The formulations are also useful for improving vaginal muscle tone and tissue health, enhancing vaginal lubrication, and minimizing excess collagen deposition. Pharmaceutical formulations and kits are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel analogs of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), containing substitutions at appropriately selected amino acids. The invention particularly relates to the design and synthesis of novel biologically active VIP analogs containing ?, ?-dialkylated amino acids in a site-specific manner. Specifically, the invention relates to the synthesis of VIP peptide derivatives, which bind selectively to VIP receptors on target cells. The invention encompasses methods for the generation of these peptides, compositions containing the peptides and the pharmacological applications of these peptides especially in the treatment and prevention of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel analogs of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), containing substitutions at appropriately selected amino acids. The invention particularly relates to the design and synthesis of novel biologically active VIP analogs containing &agr;,&agr;-dialkylated amino acids in a site-specific manner. Specifically, the invention relates to the synthesis of VIP peptide derivatives, which bind selectively to VIP receptors on target cells.

Abstract: Analogs of porcine Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide are disclosed. The analogs have been cyclized by the covalent attachment, via an amide bond, of the side-chain carboxy terminus of one amino acid in the peptide chain to the side-chain amino terminus of another amino acid in the peptide chain. The claimed compounds are useful for the treatment of asthma.

Abstract: Purified Bone Morphogenetic Protein-11 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. Recombinant DNA molecules encoding the BMP-11 proteins are also disclosed. The proteins may be useful in regulating follicle stimulating hormone, such as for contraception, and for the induction of bone, cartilage and/or other connective tissue.

Abstract: Vasoactive intestinal compound analogs containing substitutions of appropriately selected amino acids at specific positions of the VIP molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide encoding an antagonist of VIP. The invention also relates to a method of using said peptide to antagonize VIP function. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Novel peptides which can be synthesized chemically or by recombinant means, including a peptide having the amino acid sequence, H-His-Ser-Asp-Ala-Val-Phe-Thr-Asp-Asn-Tyr-Thr-Arg-Leu-Arg- Lys-Gln-Leu-Ala-Val-Lys-Lys-Tyr-Leu-Asn-Ser-Ile-Leu-Asn-Gly-Pro-Glu-Ala-OH (SEQ ID No: 1), have pharmacologic activities, such as vasodilating, hypotensive and bronchodilating activities.

Abstract: Vasoactive intestinal peptide analogs containing substitutions of appropriately selected amino acids at specific positions of the VIP molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides having adenylate cyclase stimulating activity. The peptides all have at least the sequence His-Ser-Asp-Gly-Ile-Phe-Thr-Asp-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Arg-Tyr- Arg-Lys-Gln-Met-Ala-Val-Lys-Lys-Tyr-Leu-Ala-Ala-Val-Leu-.