This invention relates to a novel class of compounds, represented by the formula below, wherein the meanings of G, E, E, n, R1, R2, R3 et R4 are indicated therein, 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.
本发明涉及一类新颖的化合物,其由下述公式表示,其中G、E、E、n、R1、R2、R3和R4的含义如公式中所示,这些化合物是半胱
氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂,包括但不限于
组织蛋白酶K、L、S和B的
抑制剂。这些化合物可用于治疗那些指示抑制骨吸收的疾病,例如骨质疏松症。