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INHIBITORS OF TNF-ALPHA SECRETION
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, (2008/06/13)
Compounds and methods are disclosed that are useful in inhibiting the TNF-α converting enzyme (TACE) responsible for cleavage of TNF-. alpha. precursor to provide biologically active TNF-α. The compounds employed in the invention are peptidyl derivatives having active groups capable of inhibiting TACE such as, hydroxamates, thiols, phosphoryls and carboxyls.
