Abstract: The present invention relates to certain trisubstituted aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: System for selecting a colour shade comprising a very small number of colour display cards with mixed shades of two or more colours. The system comprises means for selecting one shade among mixed shades, means for presenting the selected mixed shade as well as means for specifying the selected mixed shade for making paint in the desired colour tone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tetrazole derivatives of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like. In addition, the present invention also provides for the use of the compounds of the invention in combination with other active agents such as those belonging to the class of ?-glucosidase inhibitors, aldose reductase inhibitors, biguanides, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, squalene synthesis inhibitors, fibrates, LDL catabolism enhancers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, insulin secretion enhancers and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted aryl and heteroaryl derivatives as shown in Formula (Ia) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Compounds according to general formulae (1 and 2), wherein G1 is an azepine derivative and G2 is a group according to general formulae (9–11) are new. Compounds according to the invention are vasopressin V2 receptor agonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain pyrazole carboxylic acid and ester derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmaceutical properties, for example as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. (I) Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tetrazole derivatives of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like. In addition, the present invention also provides for the use of the compounds of the invention in combination with other active agents such as those belonging to the class of ?-glucosidase inhibitors, aldose reductase inhibitors, biguanides, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, squalene synthesis inhibitors, fibrates, LDL catabolism enhancers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, insulin secretion enhancers and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 1,2,3-trisubstituted aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Fomula (Ia) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain pyrazole carboxylic acid derivatives of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as antilipolytic agents and against for the receptor RUP25, wherein: R2 is H, halogen, C1-12 alkyl or C1-12 haloalkyl; and R3 is C3-6 cycloalkyl, C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 haloalkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl-C1-4-alkylene, aryl-C1-4-alkylene or heteroaryl-C1-4-alkylene, wherein said aryl-C1-4-alkylene and heteroaryl-C1-4-alkylene can be optionally substituted 1 to 5 substituents selected from the substituents listed in the claims. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain benzotriazole carboxylic acid or ester derivatives of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, which exhibit useful pharmaceutical properties, for example, as agonists for the GPCR referred to as hRUP38. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the Formula (I): which act as MCH receptor antagonists. These compositions are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes prophylaxis or treatment of improving memory function, sleeping and arousal, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, seizure, obesity, diabetes, appetite and eating disorders, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, myocardial infarction, binge eating disorders including bulimia, anorexia, mental disorders including manic depression, schizophrenia, delirium, dementia, stress, cognitive disorders, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse disorders and dyskinesias including Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and addiction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain trisubstituted aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain fused aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of Formula (I) that are modulators of metabolism. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic disorders and complications thereof, such as, diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (1), (2) or (3) having the following structures: Formula 1, 2, 3 wherein X, Y, and Z are independently C or N; A is a direct bond, CH2 or NH;B is a direct bond or NH; n=0-2; R1 is H, optionally substituted C1-4191 alkyl, C3-7191 cycloalkyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, aryl, or alkylaryl; R2 is H, C1-4191 alkyl, or alkoxy C1-4191 alkyl;or R1 and R2 are taken together to form an unsaturated 6-membered aromatic or heterocyclic ring containing one or two heteroatoms fused to the pyridone; R3 is a direct bond, H, C1-4191 alkyl, substituted C1-4191 alkyl, C3-7191 cycloalkyl, aryl or alkylaryl; R4 is a direct bond or H; R5 is C1-4191 alkyl or aryl; R6 and R7 are independently H or C1-4191 alkyl; R8 and R9 are independently H, C1-4191 alkyl, or tert-butoxycarbonyl or R8 and R9 are taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached and form optionally, unsubstituted, substituted, fused or unsaturated 5-,6-,7-membered heterocycles containing one or two h