[EN] MACROCYCLIC INDOLE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C INFECTIONS [FR] DÉRIVÉS MACROCYCLIQUES D'INDOLE POUR LE TRAITEMENT DES INFECTIONS D'HÉPATITE C
A class of macrocyclic compounds of formula (I), wherein R
7
, A, Ar, B, D, F, M, Q
1
, Q
2
, W, X, Y and Z are defined herein, that are useful as inhibitors of viral proteases, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of such macrocyclic compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection.
Compounds of the formula (I) wherein A, B, D, M, Ar, W, X, Y, Z and R
1
are as defined herein, are useful in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C infections. The compounds, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine are disclosed.