A novel series of stable, potent inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV
has been developed. A number of dipeptide analogues, incorporating a
2-cyanopyrrolidide, were found to have K-i values of less than 5 nM ve
rsus human DP-IV and half-lives of >48h in aqueous solution (pH 7.4).
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