| abstract |
This invention relates to omega-mercaptopropionylamides, the nitrogen atom of which is included as a ring atom of a cyclic amino acid. The application also discloses a process for producing said compounds which comprises reacting an omega-mercaptopropionic acid, or a functional derivative thereof, with a cyclic amino acid. This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such an omega-mercaptopropionylamide as active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier or vehicle, and a method of employing said compounds. They find a use in human therapy, namely, as antihypertensive agents. |