申请人:Bayly Christopher
公开号:US20060287402A1
公开(公告)日:2006-12-21
This invention relates to a novel class of compounds, represented by the formula (I) below, wherein the meanings of R
1
, R
2
, R
3
and R
4
are indicated therein, which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
本发明涉及一类新型化合物,其公式表示为(I),其中R1、R2、R3和R4的含义如下所示,它们是半胱氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂,包括但不限于对卡特普西林K、L、S和B的抑制剂。这些化合物可用于治疗需要抑制骨吸收的疾病,例如骨质疏松症、骨关节炎和类风湿性关节炎。