Sacubitril sodium is a potent and orally active NEP (neprilysin) inhibitor, with an IC50 of 5 nM. Sacubitril sodium enhances the tone of the natriuretic peptide (NP) system and exerts significant antihypertensive effects. Sacubitril sodium is a component of the heart failure medicine LCZ696. Sacubitril sodium can be used for the research of heart failure, hypertension and COVID-19.