This invention relates to novel lactams having the formula (I):
1
to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their 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.
本发明涉及具有公式(I)的新颖内
酰胺:1及其药物组合物及其使用方法。这些新颖化合物抑制淀粉样前体蛋白的加工,更具体地说,抑制Aβ-肽的产生,从而防止神经系统中淀粉样蛋白沉积的形成。更具体地,本发明涉及治疗与β-淀粉样蛋白产生相关的神经系统疾病,如阿尔茨海默病和唐氏综合症。