The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention.
本发明涉及抑制
丝氨酸蛋白酶活性的化合物,特别是
丝氨酸蛋白酶NS3-NS4A的活性。因此,它们通过干扰丙型肝炎病毒的生命周期来发挥作用,并且也可用作抗病毒剂。本发明还涉及包含这些化合物的组合物,无论是用于体外使用还是用于治疗患有HCV感染的患者的治疗。本发明还涉及通过给患者注射含有本发明化合物的组合物来治疗HCV感染的方法。