GLP-2 analogues are disclosed which comprise one of more substitutions as
compared to [hGly2]GLP-2 and which improved biological activity in vivo
and/or improved chemical stability, e.g. as assessed in in vitro
stability assays. More particularly, preferred GLP-2 analogues disclosed
herein comprise substitutions at one or more of positions 8, 16, 24
and/or 28 of the wild-type GLP-2 sequence, optionally in combination with
further substitutions at position 2 (as mentioned in the introduction)
and one or more of positions 3, 5, 7, 10 and 11, and/or a deletion of one
or more of amino acids 31 to 33 and/or the addition of a N-terminal or
C-terminal stabilizing peptide sequence. The analogues are particularly
useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of stomach and bowel-related
disorders and for ameliorating side effects of chemotherapy.