Angiotensin in treating brain conditions

摘要

The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for treating brain conditions. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a brain condition an angiotensin (1-7) peptide via either an intravenous or subcutaneous route of administration.

主权项

1. A method of treating stroke comprising
administering to a subject suffering from stroke an angiotensin (1-7) peptide comprising the amino acid sequence Asp1-Arg2-Val3-Tyr4-Ile5-His6-Pro7 (SEQ ID NO: 1) via systemic administration, wherein the systemic administration is not intracerebroventricular administration, and wherein the angiotensin (1-7) peptide is administered without the use of modified stem cells.