Abstract: Methods drawn to peptidomimetic compounds which inhibit the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), are described. The compounds have the formula (VI) where the variable definitions are as provided in the specification. The compounds comprise a carbocyclic P2 unit in conjunction with a novel linkage to those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Methods drawn to peptidomimetic compounds which inhibit the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), are described. The compounds have the formula (VI) where the variable definitions are as provided in the specification. The compounds comprise a carbocyclic P2 unit in conjunction with a novel linkage to those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Methods drawn to peptidomimetic compounds which inhibit the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), are described. The compounds have the formula (VI) where the variable definitions are as provided in the specification. The compounds comprise a carbocyclic P2 unit in conjunction with a novel linkage to those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Peptidomimetic compounds are described which inhibit the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The compounds have the formula where the variable definitions are as provided in the specification. The compounds comprise a carbocyclic P2 unit in conjunction with a novel linkage to those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables are as defined in the specification inhibit the NS3 protease of flavivirus sych as hepatitis C virus (HCV). The compounds comprise a novel linkage between a heterocyclic P2 unit and those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables are as defined in the specification inhibit the NS3 protease of flavivirus such as hepatitis C virus (HCV). The compounds comprise a novel linkage between a heterocyclic P2 unit and those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Peptidomimetic compounds are described which inhibit the NS3 protease of the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The compounds have the formula where the variable definitions are as provided in the specification. The compounds comprise a carbocyclic P2 unit in conjunction with a novel linkage to those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables are as defined in the specification inhibit the NS3 protease of flavivirus such as hepatitis C virus (HCV). The compounds comprise a novel linkage between a heterocyclic P2 unit and those portions of the inhibitor more distal to the nominal cleavage site of the native substrate, which linkage reverses the orientation of peptidic bonds on the distal side relative to those proximal to the cleavage site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (1), (2) or (3) having the following structures: Formula 1, 2, 3 wherein X, Y, and Z are independently C or N; A is a direct bond, CH2 or NH;B is a direct bond or NH; n=0-2; R1 is H, optionally substituted C1-4191 alkyl, C3-7191 cycloalkyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, aryl, or alkylaryl; R2 is H, C1-4191 alkyl, or alkoxy C1-4191 alkyl;or R1 and R2 are taken together to form an unsaturated 6-membered aromatic or heterocyclic ring containing one or two heteroatoms fused to the pyridone; R3 is a direct bond, H, C1-4191 alkyl, substituted C1-4191 alkyl, C3-7191 cycloalkyl, aryl or alkylaryl; R4 is a direct bond or H; R5 is C1-4191 alkyl or aryl; R6 and R7 are independently H or C1-4191 alkyl; R8 and R9 are independently H, C1-4191 alkyl, or tert-butoxycarbonyl or R8 and R9 are taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached and form optionally, unsubstituted, substituted, fused or unsaturated 5-,6-,7-membered heterocycles containing one or two h