Compounds with growth hormone releasing properties

摘要

There are disclosed novel synthetic peptides of the general formula (I) <CHEM> Compounds of formula (I) stimulate the release of growth hormone from the pituitary in humans and animals. A method for increasing the rate and extent of growth of animals to increase their milk and wool production or for the treatment of ailments, and the use of the compounds of formula (I) for the preparation of medicaments, are also disclosed.