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.
本发明涉及一种抑制二肽基肽酶-IV酶(“DP-IV
抑制剂”)的化合物,该化合物对于治疗或预防二肽基肽酶-IV酶参与的疾病,如糖尿病,特别是2型糖尿病非常有用。本发明还涉及包含这些化合物的制药组合物,以及使用这些化合物和组合物预防或治疗二肽基肽酶-IV酶参与的疾病的方法。