| abstract |
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), which are inhibitors of semicarbazide-sensitive aminoxidases (SSAO) where R, X and R have the values indicated in the claims. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and to the use of these compounds in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which inhibition of SSAO activity is beneficial, such as inflammatory diseases, immune disorders and inhibition of tumor growth. |