The present invention is directed to novel 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
本发明涉及新型1,2,4-噁二唑衍
生物,它们是二肽基肽酶-IV酶(“DP-IV酶”)的
抑制剂,可用于治疗或预防涉及DP-IV酶的疾病,如糖尿病,特别是2型糖尿病。该发明还涉及包含这些化合物的制药组合物,以及在涉及DP-IV酶的这些疾病的预防或治疗中使用这些化合物和组合物。