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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 1988
Filed:
Jul. 31, 1986
Brent R Larsen, St. Charles, MO (US);
Ned R Siegel, Belleville, IL (US);
Claire E Kotts, St. Louis, MO (US);
Michael F McGrath, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Sharon D Ogden, St. Louis, MO (US);
Gwen G Krivi, Olivette, MO (US);
John C Minnerly, Creve Coeur, MO (US);
Monsanto Company, St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to novel peptides having utility for promotion of growth and/or lactation in animals, to processes and DNA useful in production of such peptides, and to methods utilizing such peptides to promote growth or lactation in animals. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to peptides having bovine IGF-II biological activity, to production of such peptides, and to their use in effecting proliferation of certain cells (e.g. mammary epithelial or muscle) or in enhancing lactation in cattle or other animals.