Macrocyclic aminopyridyl beta-secretase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

摘要

The present invention is directed to macrocyclic aminopyridyl compounds represented by general formula (I), which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.