| abstract |
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 bypregnancy. |