Inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme

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PATENT NO 5847135
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08440898

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The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical 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 interleukin-1 mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

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  • VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bemis, Guy W Arlington, MA 56 1846
Golec, Julian M C Swindon, GB 48 1961
Lauffer, David J Stow, MA 78 1838
Livingston, David J Newtonville, MA 49 1311
Mullican, Michael D Needham, MA 43 1233
Murcko, Mark A Holliston, MA 55 1790

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