abstract |
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of a variety of disease states. The methods generally comprise administering to a host a therapeutically effective amount of a dipeptide having the formula X-Tryptophan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein x is glutamine, glutamate, leucine, or isoleucine. The present invention is useful for treatment of infections, hyperimmune states, immunodeficiencies, and the like. |