Compositions and methods of use for a bombesin peptide

Abstract

The present invention discloses a seven amino acid peptide (7AA) of bombesin. Methods for reducing the impairment respiratory tract mucosal immunity, reducing the rate of infection of the respiratory tract by pathogenic microorganisms and reducing the atrophy or dysfunction of the GALT comprising administering an effective amount of 7AA are also provided.

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