Compositions and methods of using islet neogenesis peptides and analogs thereof

Abstract

The invention provides peptides and analogs of INGAP and HIP peptides. The peptides and analogs can be used in methods for treating various diseases and conditions. Such diseases and conditions can include impaired pancreatic function, treating a metabolic disease, for example, diabetes, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, islets induction, expansion and proliferation for transplantation, promoting neuroprotection or nerve regeneration, promoting liver regeneration or inhibiting inflammation.

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         51 . A method for inhibiting inflammation, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a peptide or analog thereof selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 6, 8, 17-27, 32-40, 54-59, 63-67 and 75-110. 
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 51 , wherein the peptide or analog thereof consists of a peptide or analog selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 6, 8, 18-27 and 56-59. 
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 51 , wherein the peptide or analog thereof is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 54, 55 and 63-67. 
     
     
         54 . The method of  claim 51 , wherein the peptide or analog thereof is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 17, 32-40 and 75-110.