AT1 receptor antagonists to prevent and treat post-ischemic kidney deficiency and to protect ischemic kidneys

摘要

PCT No. PCT/EP96/04162 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 6, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 6, 1998 PCT Filed Sep. 24, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/13513 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 17, 1997The compound (S)-N-(1-carboxy-2-methylprop-1-yl)-N-pentanoyl-N-[2'(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl-methyl]amine (valsartan) of formula or a salt thereof, in particular a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, can be used for treating (acute and chronic) postischemic renal failure and for protecting the ischemic kidney.