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US 6,166,063 AGranted
N-(substituted glycyl)-2-cyanopyrrolidines, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase-IV
AssigneeNovartis AG
InventorEdwin Bernard Villhauer
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is substituted adamantyl; and n is 0 to 3; in free form or in acid addition salt form. Compounds of formula I inhibit DPP-IV (dipeptidyl-peptidase-IV) activity. They are therefore indicated for use as pharmaceuticals in inhibiting DPP-IV and in the treatment of conditions mediated by DPP-IV, such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis and further conditions of impaired glucose tolerance.
Claims9
A compound of formula I:
- ##STR18## wherein R is substituted adamantyl;
- and
- n is 0 to 3;
- in free form or in acid addition salt form.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.