Inhibitors of TNF-.alpha. secretion
申请人:Immunex Corporation
公开号:US05594106A1
公开(公告)日:1997-01-14
Compounds and methods are disclosed that are useful in inhibiting the TNF-.alpha. converting enzyme (TACE) responsible for cleavage of TNF-.alpha. precursor to provide biologically active TNF-.alpha.. The compounds employed in the invention are peptidyl derivatives having active groups capable of inhibiting TACE such as, hydroxamates, thiols, phosphoryls and carboxyls.
本发明揭示了在抑制负责将TNF-.alpha.前体剪切为生物活性TNF-.alpha.的TNF-.alpha.转化酶(TACE)方面有用的化合物和方法。本发明中使用的化合物是具有能够抑制TACE的活性基团的肽类衍生物,如羟肟、硫醇、磷酰基和羧基。