NOVEL ALKYLATED GROWTH HORMONE RELEASE PEPTIDE AND TREATMENT OF MAMMAL ANIMALS THEREWITH

摘要

This invention provides novel growth hormone-releasing peptides of the formula: and a method for increasing the release and raising the levels of growth hormone in mammals. The invention also provides a method for increasing the growth rate of meat producing animals, treating the symptoms of growth hormone deficiencies in mammals and improving the efficiency of feed utilization by meat producing and dairy animals.