Patent ID: 7563772
Filing Date: 2009-07-21
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of increasing blood flow in a mammalian brain blood vessel experiencing decreased blood flow, comprising administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide inhibitor of δ protein kinase C (δPKC), wherein said peptide is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 67, SEQ NO: 68, SEQ NO:69, SEQ NO: 70, SEQ NO: 71, SEQ NO: 72, SEQ NO: 73, SEQ NO: 74, SEQ NO: 75, SEQ NO: 76, SEQ NO: 77, SEQ NO: 78, SEQ NO: 79, SEQ NO: 80, SEQ NO: 81, SEQ NO: 82, and SEQ NO: 83, wherein said patient is suffering from an ischemic event, reperfusion injury, vasoconstriction, vasospasm, stroke, or chronic high blood pressure.