| abstract |
Modified therapeutic peptide compositions comprising conjugates of therapeutic peptides covalently coupled to one or more hydrophilic polymers. Optionally, the therapeutic peptide is also covalently coupled to one or more moieties having one to ten carbon atoms. Methods of making and use are also provided. The conjugates, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibit characteristics that are different from the characteristics of the peptide not attached to the water soluble oligomer and/or one or moiety having one to ten carbon atoms. |