abstract |
Synthetic peptides of the general formula A-B-C-D-E-(F)p, wherein p is 0 or 1, with an improved resistance to proteolytic degradation by enzymes due to the substitution of an amide bond (-CONH-) with aminomethylene (-CH2NH-) or by introducing an N-aralkyl glycine and a pharmaceutical composition for stimulating the release of growth hormone from the pituitary. |