During Prof. Kastin's editorship 5% of articles related to bombesin (Bn) peptides.
In this Festschrift we review our studies and latest advances by others.
Advances in pharmacology, cell biology, patho- and normal physiology are reviewed.
With new ligands, molecular studies their role in many processes is being clarified.
Particularly important is possible roles in imaging/treating tumors, pruritus, obesity.