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PROTEASE INHIBITORS
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Compounds of the formula (II): wherein R2 is the side chain of leucine, isoleucine, cyclohexylglycine, O-methyl threonine, 4-fluoroleucine or 3-methoxyvaline; R3 is H, methyl or fluoro; R4 is C1-C6alkyl; E is a bond or thiazolyl, optionally substituted with methyl or fluoro; n is 0 or 1; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or hydrate thereof; have utility in the treatment of disorders characterized by inappropriate expression or activation of cathepsinK, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or bone metastases.
