Inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme
申请人:Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
公开号:US05656627A1
公开(公告)日:1997-08-12
The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
本发明涉及一类新型化合物,它们是白细胞介素-1β转化酶(ICE)的抑制剂。本发明的ICE抑制剂具有特定的结构和理化特性。本发明还涉及包含这些化合物的药物组合物。本发明的化合物和药物组合物特别适合于抑制ICE活性,因此可以作为治疗由白细胞介素-1介导的疾病的有效药物,包括炎症性疾病、自身免疫性疾病和神经退行性疾病。本发明还涉及抑制ICE活性的方法以及使用本发明的化合物和组合物治疗由白细胞介素-1介导的疾病的方法。