Peptide T and related peptides in the treatment of HTLV-1 myelopathy and multiple sclerosis

摘要

A composition useful in treating Multiple Sclerosis and HTLV-1 myelopathy in humans comprises: i) a peptide having as its active portion, an amino acid sequence of the formula: -Thr-Thr-Asn-Tyr-Thr-; and ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for said peptide.