申请人:Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
公开号:US05843904A1
公开(公告)日:1998-12-01
The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 and apoptosis-mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, proliferative, infectious, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
本发明涉及一种新型化合物类别,其为白细胞介素-1β转化酶抑制剂。本发明还涉及包含这些化合物的制药组合物。本发明的化合物和制药组合物特别适用于抑制白细胞介素-1β转化酶活性,因此可以作为对白细胞介素-1和凋亡介导的疾病,包括炎症性疾病、自身免疫性疾病、增生性、感染性和退行性疾病的药物。本发明还涉及使用这些化合物和组合物抑制白细胞介素-1β转化酶活性的方法以及治疗白细胞介素-1介导的疾病的方法。