| abstract |
In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: n n n n n n n n n n where R 1 -R 6 , a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds. |