Amino terminus-blocked peptide boronate compounds of Formulas I and II are
useful for inhibiting Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) and other
proteases, and for treating disorders mediated by FAP. Methods of using
the amino terminus blocked peptide boronate compounds, and stereoisomers,
tautomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in
vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such
disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are
disclosed. ##STR00001##