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Synfacts 2011(1): 0012-0012
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258974
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258974
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
© Georg Thieme Verlag
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Synthesis of ACT-178882 (MK-1597)
O. Bezençon et al.*
Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Allschwill, Switzerland
Further Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
21 December 2010 (online)
Significance
The rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) regulates arterial blood pressure in humans, and plays a crucial role in cardiovascular, renal, and other metabolic diseases. ACT-178882 (MK-1597) is a renin inhibitor with a suitable profile for development.