Abstract: The present invention is directed to bicyclo[4.1 0]heptane pyrrolidine compounds of formula (I) which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane pyrrolidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to heteroaryl pyrrolidine and piperidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane pyrrolidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Pyriraidine Derivatives of formula (I), compositions comprising a Pyrimidine Derivative, and methods of using the Pyrimidine Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a diabetic complication, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in a patient.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula (I), where W represents CH or N; and Q represents —CN, —C(?NOH)NH2, —CONHR1 or various herein described heterocyclic radicals; as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters and prodrugs thereof are adenosine A2a receptor antagonists and, therefore, are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases, in particular Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I wherein R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded optionally form a further heteroaromatic ring of the formula (II) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters and prodrugs thereof are adenosine A2a receptor antagonists and, therefore, are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases, in particular Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Bridged Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives, compositions comprising a Bridged Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Bridged Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a GPCR in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Pyriraidine Derivatives of formula (I), compositions comprising a Pyrimidine Derivative, and methods of using the Pyrimidine Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a diabetic complication, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in a patient.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I wherein R1 and R2 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded optionally form a further heteroaromatic ring of the formula (II) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters and prodrugs thereof are adenosine A2a receptor antagonists and, therefore, are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases, in particular Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I), compositions comprising a Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a diabetic complication, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in a patient.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula (I), where W represents CH or N; and Q represents —CN, —C(?NOH)NH2, —CONHR1 or various herein described heterocyclic radicals; as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters and prodrugs thereof. Care adenosine A2a receptor antagonists and, therefore, are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases, in particular Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of formula (I), compositions comprising a Bi-cyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of GPR1 19 in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Pyrimidinone Derivatives, compositions comprising a Pyrimidinone Derivative, and methods of using the Pyrimidinone Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of G protein-coupled receptor 119 (“GPR119”) in a patient.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is optionally substituted phenyl, furanyl, thienyl, pyridyl, pyridyl N-oxide, oxazolyl or pyrrolyl, or cycloalkenyl R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are H, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl; and Z is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl are disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of compounds of formula I in the treatment of central nervous system diseases, in particular Parkinson's disease, alone or in combination with other agents for treating Parkinson's disease, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Compounds having the structural formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are H, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl; R6 is H, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or —CH2F; R7, R8 and R9 are H, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxyalkyl, halo or —CF3; and Z is optionally substituted aryl, heteroaryl or heteroaryl-alkyl are disclosed. Also disclosed is the use of compounds of formula I in the treatment of central nervous system diseases, in particular Parkinson's disease, alone or in combination with other agents for treating Parkinson's disease, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.