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, G, J, K, L, M, Q, W, V, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a arc defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) 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, for example, administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, 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 (I) are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and --- have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The invention also provides therapeutic methods as well as processes and intermediates useful for preparing compounds of Formula (I). The compounds are useful as 5-HT ligands.
Abstract:
This invention relates to substituted pyrimidinone and pyrimidithione derivatives that bind with high affifnity to CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety disorders, and depression and stress related disorders.
Abstract:
The present invention provides substituted pyrazine derivatives of Formula I, that are CRF1 receptor antagonists, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to use of compounds of the invention for treating a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders, particularly anxiety-related disorders and mood disorders.
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:
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:
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.