Table 3

 Classification of endothelin converting enzyme inhibitors

Selective ECE inhibitorsDual ECE/NEP inhibitorsTriple ECE/NEP/ACE inhibitors
ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; ECE, endothelin converting enzyme; NEP, neutral endopeptidase.
• Natural product• NEP>ECE• Potent
FR 901532 (WS 79089B)PhosphoramidonSCH 54470
B90063CGS 26303
WS 75624BSLV 306
• Synthetic compound• ECE>NEP• Moderate
SM 19712CGS 34043SA 6817
PD 069185CGS26582
CGS 35066