Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel compounds of formula (I) to processes for preparing such compounds, to their the utility in modulation of nuclear hormone receptors Liver X Receptor (LXR) ? (NR1H3) and/or ? (NR1H2) and in treating and/or preventing clinical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis; inflammatory diseases, Alzheimer's disease, lipid disorders (dyslipidemias) whether or not associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and other manifestations of the metabolic syndrome, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula: (Formula (I)) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, as well as salts, enantiomers thereof and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are prepared. They are useful in therapy, in particular in the management of pain and anxiety.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a salt of 5-phenylpentanoyl-(S)-arginyl-(S)-alanyl-{(S)-2-[(R)-3-amino-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl]propionyl}-(S)-alanyl-(S)-arginyl-(S)-alanyl-4-aminophenylacetamide (SEQ ID NO: 1) which comprises deprotection of a compound of the formula II or a salt thereof: wherein Pg and R1 are defined in the description. Also claimed are intermediates used in the process and the processes for the preparation of the intermediates.