Abstract:
Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, W, V, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, R9 and R9a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Substituted aryl 1,4-pyrazine derivatives and their use in treating anxiety disorders, depression and stress related disorders are disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention provides derivatives of 5-arylsulfonyl indole and 5-arylsulfonyl indoline compounds which may be in the form of pharmaceutical acceptable salts or compositions that are useful in treating central nervous system diseases such as anxiety and depression. The invention also includes intermediates and processes to make the compounds, isotopically-labeled forms of the compounds and the use of the isotopically labeled forms of the compounds to perform nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography.
Abstract:
The invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein: R1-R5, m, n, p, and the bonds a and b represented by - - - have any of the values, specific values, or preferred values described in the specification; or a salt or solvate thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound, as well as intermediates and processes useful for preparing such a compound, and therapeutic methods including the administration of such a compound.
Abstract:
Described herein are 5-HT2 receptor-selective compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings; X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO; X.sub.2 --is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with a substituent selected from OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; and R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from H and R.sub.1 ; and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for serotonin 5-HT2 receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the 5-HT2 receptor is implicated, such as hypertension, thrombosis, migraine, vasospasm, ischemia, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, sleep disorders and appetite disorders is also described.
Abstract:
Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 - - - is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--;Y is selected from CH and N;Z is cyanoR.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;m is 0, 1, 2 or 3;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2; andD is a 5, 6 or 7-membered, saturated or unsaturated, homo- or heterocyclic ring; and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for dopamine receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the D4 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.
Abstract:
Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise, for example, administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (II): where x, y, A, D, E, T, Q, G, Z, J, K, L, M, W, V, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (II) are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where m, n, p, V, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to the use of SCD-1 inhibitors of the formula (I): where x, y, V, W, G, J, L, M, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein, in combination with other drug therapies to treat adverse weight gain.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The compounds of the inventions are CRF1 receptor antagonists. Compounds of the invention are useful for treating, in a warm-blooded animal, particularly a mammal, and more particularly a human, various disorders that are associated with CRF or CRF1 receptors, or disorders the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing CRF1 receptors.