In one aspect, this disclosure features compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:
AA1-Arg-Val-AA4-AA5-His-Pro-AA8-OH (I),
in which AA1, AA4, AA5, and AA8 are defined in the specification. The compounds of formula (I) can be used to treat hypertension (e.g., hypertension induced by pregnancy), preeclampsia, or a renal disease induced by pregnancy.
在一个方面,这个披露涉及到式(I)的化合物或其药用盐:
AA1-Arg-Val-
AA4-AA5-His-Pro-
AA8-OH (I),
其中
AA1,
AA4,
AA5和
AA8在规范中有定义。式(I)的化合物可用于治疗高血压(例如,妊娠引起的高血压),子痫前期,或妊娠引起的肾脏疾病。