| abstract |
In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula I: n n n n n n n n n n where R 1 , R 2a , R 2b , and R 3 -R 6 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 these compounds; methods of using these compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds. |