This invention relates to novel lactams of Formula (I):
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having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A&bgr;-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to &bgr;-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.
本发明涉及具有药物和
生物影响性质的新型内酰胺化合物(I)的公式,以及它们的制药组合物和使用方法。这些新型化合物抑制淀粉样前体蛋白的加工,更具体地抑制A&bgr;-肽的产生,从而防止淀粉样蛋白质的神经沉积形成。更具体地,本发明涉及与&bgr;-淀粉样蛋白产生相关的神经疾病的治疗,例如阿尔茨海默病和唐氏综合症。