Galapagos NV
5-[(PIPERAZIN-1-YL)-3-OXO-PROPYL]-IMIDAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE DERIVATIVES AS ADAMTS INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

Abstract:

The present invention discloses compounds according to Formula I: ##STR00001## Wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, and Cy are as defined herein. The present invention relates to compounds inhibiting ADAMTS, methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treatment using the same, for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of inflammatory conditions, and/or diseases involving degradation of cartilage and/or disruption of cartilage homeostasis by administering a compound of the invention.