Method of treating hypertension in pregnant mammals

摘要

PCT No. PCT/NZ95/00088 Sec. 371 Date May 28, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date May 28, 1997 PCT Filed Sep. 18, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/09065 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 28, 1996A method of treating a pregnant mammal (including a human) which comprises administering IGF-1 or an analogue thereof or another hormone (such as growth hormone) which elevates maternal IGF-1 to thereby illicit a reduction of material blood pressure and/or to promote fetal growth and placental function.