A synthetic nonapeptide (Pyr-Trp-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gln-Ile-Pro-Pro) which is identical to the peptide from the venom of the snake, Bothrops jararaca. It inhibits kininase II and ANGIOTENSIN I and has been proposed as an antihypertensive agent.
Also Known As:
BPP-9a; Bradykinin-Potentiating Peptide 9a; Nonapeptide-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor; SQ-20881; Bradykinin Potentiating Peptide 9a; Enzyme Inhibitor, Nonapeptide-Converting; Nonapeptide Converting Enzyme Inhibitor; Peptide 9a, Bradykinin-Potentiating; Bradykinin potentiator B, 2-L-tryptophan-3-de-L-leucine-4-de-L-proline-8-L-glutamine-