The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and Z, and other variables
enumerated under one or more of R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and
Z, are as defined. Compounds of the Formula I have activity inhibiting
production of A.beta.-peptide. This invention also relates to
pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, for
example, neurodegenerative diseases, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, in a
mammal comprising compounds of the Formula I.