(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-N-hydroxy-acetamides as metalloproteinase inhibitors

摘要

The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of metalloproteinase MMP-12 and are among other things useful for the treatment of obstructive airway diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).