abstract |
The compound (N)-((S)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyryl)-1-(L-alaninyl)-(S)-1-amino-3-methyl-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-2H-3-benzazepin-2-one of formula (I) is described. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound is useful for inhibiting b-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis and for the treatment, prevention and inhibition of the progression of Alzheimer's disease. |