Inhibitors of serine proteases, particularly HCV NS3-NS4A protease

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8486989
APP PUB NO 20080045480A1
SERIAL NO

11805085

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The present invention relates to peptidomimetic 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.

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  • VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Farmer, Luc J Foxboro, US 50 1246
Perni, Robert B Marlborough, US 82 812
Pitlik, Janos Westborough, US 23 517
van, Drie, Jr John H Andover, US 5 3

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