Teprotide

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.456.810

**Synonyms:** - BPP-9a - Bradykinin-Potentiating Peptide 9a - Nonapeptide-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor