Patent ID: 7642243
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for treating arthritis, comprising administering a C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) or a derivative thereof to a patient having arthritis, wherein the CNP is selected from the group consisting of CNP-22 of SEQ ID NO: 1 and CNP-53 of SEQ ID NO: 2, and wherein the derivative is selected from the group consisting of a guanyl cyclase (GC-B)-activating peptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 in which 1 to 10 amino acids are substituted, deleted, or added and having an activity of activating GC-B, and a GC-B-activating peptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 in which 1 to 10 amino acids are substituted, deleted or added and having an activity of activating GC-B, and wherein said administration results in treatment of arthritis in said patient.