Synthesis of Peptides with the Solid Phase Method. II. Octapeptide Analogues of Angiotensin II

Abstract

Forty-six analogues of angiotensin II were obtained with the solid-phase method for peptide synthesis. The peptides were purified, using the conventional procedures; homogeneity and purity were established after paper, thin-layer chromatography, paper electrophoresis, amino acid analysis, elemental analysis, and enzymatic degradation by aminopeptidase. The biological activity of all compounds was compared with that of angiotensin II on the blood pressure of anesthetized rats. The same test was used to establish the antagonistic effect of several analogues against angiotensin II.