Patent ID: 6486134
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
A method of providing at least one of the effects of enhancing feed efficiencies, enhancing growth rates, or reducing fat accumulation in a porcine, said method comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a vector to the porcine to stimulate the production of growth hormone releasing factor (GHRF), wherein the vector comprises:a promoter including an actin promoter for gene expression; a DNA sequence encoding a GHRF signal peptide; and a porcine GHRF encoded DNA sequence comprising at least SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2; wherein the vector is administered through intramuscular injection, and the promoter and the DNA sequence encoding the GHRF signal peptide are operably linked to the porcine GHRF encoded DNA sequence.