Patent ID: 7968513
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one phosphopeptide derived from casein comprising the amino acid sequence Ser(p)-Ser(p)-Ser(p)-Glu-Glu (SEQ. ID NO:1), wherein the phosphopeptide has a molecular weight of from about 1,000 Dalton to about 5,000 Dalton, and the composition is in the form of a ready to use sterile clear aqueous solution, substantially devoid of micelles, having a pH above 6.0, wherein the composition comprises a plurality of phosphopeptides having an average molecular weight of from about 1,000 Dalton to about 5,000 Dalton and the therapeutically effective amount is sufficient to induce transient cessation of milk production in a mammary gland of a lactating animal; induce persistent cessation of milk production in the mammary gland; treat and reverse mastitis in the mammary gland; or induce involution in the mammary gland.