Studies on the structural feature of S'1 subsite of neprilysin (EC.3.4.24.11): Stereochemical requirement for the enzyme-inhibitor docking process

Abstract The preferred conformation of thiorphan during the inhibitor-neprilysin docking process was investigated. A series of achiral inhibitors were tested. This study led to the design of a potent inhibitor, in which the ethylenic bond bears the aryl residue of P′1.