This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.
[EN] CATHEPSIN CYSTEINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS<br/>[FR] INHIBITEURS DE CATHEPSINES DE LA CYSTEINE PROTEASE
申请人:MERCK FROSST CANADA INC
公开号:WO2002069901A2
公开(公告)日:2002-09-12
This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.