Stimulator of genital, sexual and reproductive function
The invention relates to a novel agent having an influence on the genital, sexual and reproductive function of mammals and human beings. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a heptapeptide of the general formula (I) Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 1) as a stimulator of the genital, sexual and reproductive function of mammals and human beings. The invention widens the range of agents available for stimulating the genital, sexual and reproductive function of mammals and human beings.
1. A method for stimulating genital, sexual, or reproductive function in a mammal in need thereof comprising administering to said mammal a heptapeptide having general formula (I): Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 1).
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mammal is human.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mammal has a condition selected from the group consisting of sexual dysfunctions not caused by organic disorders or diseases, the absence or loss of sexual attraction, aversion to sexual intercourse, absence of sexual pleasure, and orgasmic dysfunction.
4. The method of claim 1 , comprising administering the heptapeptide intranasally for at least 10 days.
5. The method of claim 1 , comprising administering the heptapeptide intranasally for at least 15 days.
6. A method for treating a condition in a mammal in need of such treatment comprising administering to said mammal a heptapeptide having general formula (I): Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 1), wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of sexual dysfunctions not caused by organic disorders or diseases, the absence or loss of sexual attraction, aversion to sexual intercourse, absence of sexual pleasure, and orgasmic dysfunction.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the mammal is human.
8. The method of claim 7 , comprising administering the heptapeptide intranasally for at least 10 days.
9. The method of claim 7 , comprising administering the heptapeptide intranasally for at least 15 days.