The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. 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 the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
本发明涉及抑制二肽基肽酶-IV酶(“DP-IV
抑制剂”)的化合物,该化合物在治疗或预防二肽基肽酶-IV酶参与的疾病中,如糖尿病和特别是2型糖尿病中有用。本发明还涉及含有这些化合物的药物组合物以及使用这些化合物和组合物在预防或治疗二肽基肽酶-IV酶参与的这些疾病中的应用。