The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I
1
wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by conversion of a compound of formula II
2
reaction of that compound with a compound of formula IV
X—C(O)—Q (IV)
wherein X is a leaving group, to form a compound of formula V
3
and treatment of that compound in the presence of a base with catalytic amounts of cyanide ions.
The invention relates generally to macrocyclic compounds of formula I and their therapeutic use. More particularly, the invention relates to macrocyclic compounds that modulate the activity of IL-17 and/or are useful in the treatment of medical conditions, such as inflammatory diseases and other IL-17-associated disorders.