THE USE OF ANGIOTENSIN I DERIVATIVE AS AN AGENT FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF INFARCTION-RELATED CARDIAC INJURIES AND DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention relates generally to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of infarction-related cardiac injuries and disorders. More particularly, the present invention contemplates a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of myocardial infarction and heart failure and/or related conditions. The method of the present invention is practised by the administration of a derivative of angiotensin I. In a preferred embodiment, the angiotensin I is des-Aspartate-angiotensin I. The present invention further contemplates compositions for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of infarction-related cardiac injuries and disorders such as but not limited to myocardial infarction and heart failure.