N-SUBSTITUTED PEPTIDOMIMETIC INHIBITORS OF DIPEPTIDYLPEPTIDASE IV

摘要

One aspect of the present invention relates to inhibitors of post-pro line protease enzymes, such as inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPIV). Other aspects of the invention relate to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, a DPIV inhibitor comprises a carboxylic acid-containing side chain moiety at the P1 or P2 position or both. The inhibitors of the invention should possess improved specificity for the targeted protease and low toxicity.