A class of macrocyclic compounds of formula (I), wherein R
1
, R
3
, R
4
, R
a
, R
b
, A, B, Z, M, W and n are defined herein, that are useful as inhibitors of viral proteases, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of such macrocyclic compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection.
提供一类具有
化学式(I)的大环化合物,其中R1、R3、R4、Ra、Rb、A、B、Z、M、W和n在此定义,这些化合物可用作病毒
蛋白酶抑制剂,特别是乙型肝炎病毒(HCV)
NS3蛋白酶的
抑制剂。还提供了合成和使用这种大环化合物用于治疗或预防HCV感染的过程。