PEPTIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING PEPTIDE COMPOUNDS TO TREAT CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE CARDIAC, PULMONARY, AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS

摘要

The present invention provides a method of treating or preventing diseases or conditions affecting the cardiac, pulmonary and/or nervous systems in a subject using peptide compounds. The methods of the invention are useful for the treatment and prevention of a variety of disorders or conditions including, without limitation, ischemia, stroke, pulmonary diseases, allergic reactions, physical trauma to pulmonary tissues, exposure to harmful entities in the environment, and smoking.