Use of an activator of the growth hormone receptor in the treatment of hypertension in a mammal with uterine problems

摘要

The invention provides a method of treating hypertension, particularly in individuals that have experienced intrauterine fetal programming, intrauterine under nutrition and /or growth retardation or an adverse post-natal environment. The method comprises administering a ligand that binds to and activates the growth hormone receptor. Preferably, growth hormone, an analog thereof or a functionally equivalent ligand is administered.