title: The history of inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme.
abstract: This review paper by Sir John Vane, The Nobel Prize Laureate for the first time reveals the insides of discovery of inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE-1), presently known as important drugs for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease.
authors.affiliation: The William Harvey Research Institute Charterhouse Square, London.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Vane
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000266:history* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D004739:England; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors