The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds.
本发明涉及抑制
丝氨酸蛋白酶活性,特别是丙型肝炎病毒
NS3-NS4A
蛋白酶活性的化合物。因此,它们通过干扰丙型肝炎病毒的生命周期发挥作用,并且也可用作抗病毒剂。本发明还涉及包含这些化合物的组合物,无论是用于体外使用还是用于治疗HCV感染的患者的给药。本发明还涉及通过给予含有本发明化合物的组合物来治疗患者的HCV感染的方法。本发明还涉及制备这些化合物的方法。