Non-peptidic inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase. 1. The design and synthesis of pyridone-containing inhibitors

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/jm00045a014

Human leukocyte elastase (HLE) is a serine protease produced by neutrophils that has been implicated in diseases such as amphysema and cystic fibrosis. An HLE inhibitor may have therapeutic value in these diseases. An active site model of HLE bound to a t