The present invention is directed to benzazole compounds that inhibit β-site amyloid precursor protein-cleaving enzyme (BACE) and that may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which BACE is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. 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 BACE is involved.
本发明涉及一种抑制 β-淀粉样前体蛋白裂解酶(
BACE)的
苯并咪唑化合物,该化合物可能在治疗或预防包括阿尔茨海默病在内的与
BACE有关的疾病中有用。本发明还涉及包含这些化合物的药物组合物以及在预防或治疗
BACE参与的这类疾病中使用这些化合物和组合物。