Anti-inflammatory composition and method with des-Tyr dynorphin and analogues

摘要

A method for treating inflammatory conditions is provided in which a peptide is administered in an amount effective to decrease inflammation, with the peptide having the sequence G-G-F-L-R-R-I-R-P-K-L-K-W-D-N-Q (SEQ ID NO:1), G-G-F-L-R-R-I-R-P-K-L-K-W-D-N-Q-NH2 (SEQ ID NO:2), Ac-R-R-I-R-P-K-L-NH2 (SEQ ID NO:3), or Ac-R-R-I-R-P-K-l-NH2.