This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I
R.sup.1-Q-D-(V.sup.1).sub.m--R.sup.2I or a pharmaceutically acceptable
salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1, Q, D, V.sup.1, m, and R.sup.2 are as
defined in the specification. The invention also provides pharmaceutical
compositions comprising a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt thereof, as defined in the specification, together with a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent, or excipient. The invention
also provides methods of inhibiting an MMP-13 enzyme in an animal,
comprising administering to the animal a compound of Formula I, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides
methods of treating a disease mediated by an MMP-13 enzyme in a patient,
comprising administering to the patient a compound of Formula I, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, either alone or in a
pharmaceutical composition. The invention also provides methods of
treating diseases such as heart disease, multiple sclerosis, osteo- and
rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis other than osteo- or rheumatoid
arthritis, cardiac insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease, heart
failure, age-related macular degeneration, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, asthma, periodontal diseases, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, and
osteoporosis in a patient, comprising administering to the patient a
compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
either alone or in a pharmaceutical composition. The invention also
provides combinations, comprising a compound of Formula I, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, together with another
pharmaceutically active component as described in the specification.