This invention provides compounds of formula I:
1
wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur; R
1
is hydrogen, —CHN
2
, R, CH
2
OR, CH
2
SR, or —CH
2
Y;
next to R
3
represents a single or double bond; Y is an electronegative leaving group; R
2
is CO
2
H, CH
2
CO
2
H, or esters, amides or isosteres thereof; R
3
is a group capable of fitting into the S2 subsite of a caspase enzyme; R
4
is a hydrogen or C
1-6
alkyl or R
3
and R
4
taken together form a ring; Ring A and Ring B are each heterocyclic rings, and R and R
5
are as described in the specification. The compounds are effective inhibitors of apoptosis and IL-1&bgr; secretion.
The present invention relates to methods for identifying compounds useful for regulating TNF-alpha levels and/or activity. The invention also relates to methods for decreasing TNF-alpha levels and/or activity. Compounds and compositions according to this invention are useful for treating TNF-mediated diseases. The invention also relates to kits comprising the compounds and compositions herein and a tool for measuring TNF-alpha activity and/or levels.
This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating autoinflammatory diseases. The invention also assays for evaluating the ability of an ICE inhibitor to treat autoinflammatory diseases.
Ice inhibitors for the treatment of autoinflammatory diseases
申请人:Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
公开号:EP2295054A1
公开(公告)日:2011-03-16
This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating autoinflammatory diseases. The invention also assays for evaluating the ability of an ICE inhibitor to treat autoinflammatory diseases.