Abstract: The present invention is directed at substituted amide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds to reduce plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, in mammals, including humans.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound, or a solvate of said compound or salt, wherein R1, R2, R3, HET, n, Q, X, Y, and Z are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof including treating Type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound, or a solvate of said compound or salt, wherein R1, R2, R3, HET, n, Q, X, Y, and Z are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof including treating Type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for identifying compounds useful in modulating ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The invention also provides compounds that prevent, suppress or inhibit desensitization of an ?7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and which resensitize such receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment, particularly in regard of neurological diseases are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is W is where the variables have the definitions discussed herein. These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, may be in pure enantiomeric form or racemic mixtures, and are useful in pharmaceuticals to treat a disease or condition in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound, or a solvate of said compound or salt, wherein R1, R2, R3, HET, n, Q, X, Y, and Z are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof including treating Type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), prodrugs and stereoisomers thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, prodrugs, and stereoisomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, HET, n, Q, X, Y, and Z are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof in treating diabetic complications including diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic microangiopathy, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, may be in pure enantiomeric form or racemic mixtures, and are useful in pharmaceuticals used to treat diseases or conditions in which ?7 nAChR is known to be involved.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) or prodrugs thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds or prodrugs, or solvates of said compounds, prodrugs or salts, wherein A, N, X and R1 are as defined herein; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome (syndrome X and/or insulin resistance syndrome), glucosuria, metabolic acidosis, arthritis, cataracts, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, obesity, conditions exacerbated by obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, frailty, bone loss, bone fracture, acute coronary syndrome, short stature due to growth hormone deficiency, infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, eating disorders, chronic pain, alcoh

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful in pharmaceuticals in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: wherein Azabicyclo is These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, racemic mixtures, or pure enantiomers thereof. The compounds of Formula I are useful in pharmaceuticals in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I: These compounds may be in the form of pharmaceutical salts or compositions, may be in pure enantiomeric form or racemic mixtures, and are useful in pharmaceuticals to treat conditions or diseases in which ?7 is known to be involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods to treat ADHD with an ?7 nAChR full agonist and psychostimulants and/or monoamine reuptake inhibitors.