The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for methyl or a group of the formula R.sup.3 --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a protective group being compatible with the peptide bond, R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, a protective group being compatible with the peptide bond or a cation derived from an organic or inorganic base the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and diastereomers thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful for inhibiting the effect of the angiotensin converting ensime and they can be used in the therapy as blood pressure reducing agents and for the treatment of cardiac failure and glaucoma.
本发明涉及一种式(I)的化合物:##STR1## 其中R.sup.1代表甲基或式R.sup.3--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.4--的基团,其中R.sup.3是氢或与肽键兼容的保护基团,R.sup.2代表氢,与肽键兼容的保护基团或由有机或
无机碱导出的阳离子,其药物可接受的盐和对映异构体。本发明的化合物可用于抑制
血管紧张素转化酶的作用,并可用于治疗降低血压的药物和治疗心力衰竭和青光眼的药物。