The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the
modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of
Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and
related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general
Formula I ##STR00001## wherein A, B, W, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, i and
j are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical
compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, methods of use
for these compounds, including treatment of AD and related diseases, by
administering the compound(s) of Formula I, or compositions including
them, to a subject. The invention also comprises further embodiments of
Formulas II and III, intermediates and processes useful for the
preparation of compounds of the invention.