Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1² converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physiochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-³-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-³-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF, and IFN-³ production using the compounds and compositions of this invention. This invention also relates to methods for preparing N-acylamino compounds.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1² converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physiochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-³-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-³-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF, and IFN-³ production using the compounds and compositions of this invention. This invention also relates to methods for preparing N-acylamino compounds.
Abstract:
Described is the pharmaceutical composition for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells, which comprises a neurotrophic amount of a compound of the general formula (I) such as nerve growth factor (NGF). Next is described a using of compound of the general formula (I) for preparing medicament for stimulating the growth of nerve cells.
Abstract:
This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-y-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-y-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-y production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor (NGF). The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above compositions or compositions comprising the compound without a neurotropic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.