Piperidine renin inhibitors with heterocyclic core modifications or hydroph
ilic attachments show improved physical properties (lower lipophilicity, im
proved solubility). Tetrahydroquinoline derivative rac-30 with a molecular
weight of 517 and a log D(pH 7.4) of 1.9 displays potent and long lasting b
lood pressure lowering effects after oral administration to sodium depleted
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