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Renin inhibitors IV

US5024994A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1988
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K5/0205
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns novel renin-inhibitory peptides which are useful for treating renin-assocated hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, and congestive heart failure. Processes for preparing the peptides, compositions containing them and methods of using them are included. Also included is a diagnostic method which uses the compounds to determine the presence of renin-associated hypertension or hyperaldosteronism.

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