Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as antagonists of calcitonin gene-related peptide receptors (“CGRP-receptor”), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, methods for identifying them, methods of treatment using them and their use in therapy for treatment of neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, migraine and other headaches, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as antagonists of calcitonin gene-related peptide receptors (“CGRP-receptor”), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, methods for identifying them, methods of treatment using them and their use in therapy for treatment of neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, migraine and other headaches, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: The invention encompasses constrained bicyclic and tricyclic CGRP-receptor antagonists, methods for identifying them, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their use in therapy for treatment of migraine and other headaches, neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammaton, migraine and other headaches, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors using pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I)

Abstract: The invention encompasses constrained bicyclic and tricyclic CGRP-receptor antagonists, methods for identifying them, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their use in therapy for treatment of migraine and other headaches, neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), G is a novel side chain selected from C2-6alkenyl, A3-aryl, —OR18, heteroaryl, A1-cyano, A2—OR17, A1—C(?O)R18, A1—CO2R18, A1—C(?O)NR18R19, A1—OC(?O)R18, A1—NR18C(?O)R19, A1—OC(?O)NR18R19, A1—NR18CO2R19, A1—NR18SO2R17, A1—SO2R17, A1—NR20C(?O)NR18R19, and A1—SR18; or when y is 0 or when W is not NHR22, G may be A1-heterocyclo, wherein A1 is a bond, C1-6alkylene or C2-alkenylene, A2 is C1-6alkylene or C2-6alkenylene, and A3 is C2-6alkenylene; W is selected from —NR21R22, —OR23, —NR21C(?O)R24, —NR21CO2R24, amidino, guanidino, or a heteroaryl, heterocyclo or C3-7cycloalkyl as defined in the specification, and X and R1 through R24 are as defined in the specification, are effective as modulators of melanocortin-receptors, particularly MC-1R and MC-4R.

Abstract: Novel azetidinyl and pyrrolidinyl compounds are ligands of melanocortin-4 receptors and are useful for treating conditions responsive to the modulation of melanocortin-4 receptors such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs thereof, in which E is X is N or CH, W is —NR16R17, —NR16C(?O)R22, —NR16CO2R22, —OR23, or a heteroaryl or heterocyclo group as defined in the specification, and R1 through R12, R16, R17, R22, R23, x, y, and z are as defined in the specification, are useful as modulaters of melanocortin receptors, particularly MC-1R and MC-4R.

Abstract: Novel piperazine and homopiperazine derivatives are agonists of melanocortin receptor(s) and are useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of the melanocortin receptors. The compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), 1

Abstract: Novel azetidinyl and pyrrolidinyl compounds are ligands of melanocortin-4 receptors and are useful for treating conditions responsive to the modulation of melanocortin-4 receptors such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), —NR11R12; G is a novel side chain selected from C2-6alkenyl, A3-aryl, —OR18, heteroaryl, A1-cyano, A2—OR17, A1—C(═O)R18, A1—CO2R18, A1—C(═O)NR18R19, A1—OC(═O)R18, A1—NR18C(═O)R19, A1—OC(═O)NR18R19, A1—NR18CO2R19, A1—NR18SO2R17, A1—SO2R17, A1—NR20C(═O)NR18R19, and A1—SR18; or when y is 0 or when W is not NHR22, G may be A1-heterocyclo, wherein A1 is a bond, C1-6alkylene or C2-alkenylene, A2 is C1-6alkylene or C2-6alkenylene, and A3 is C2-6alkenylene; W is selected from —NR21R22, —OR23, —NR21C(═O)R24, —NR21CO2R24, amidino, guanidino, or a heteroaryl, heterocyclo or C3-7cycloalkyl as defined in the specification, and X and R1 through R24 are as defined in the specification, are effective as modulators of melanocortin-receptors, particularly MC-1R and MC-4R.

Abstract: Novel piperazine and homopiperazine derivatives are agonists of melanocortin receptor(s) and are useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of the melanocortin receptors. The compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: A series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprised of oxadiazole, thiadiazole and thiadiazole oxide derivatives of dihydropyridines of Formula I. wherein B is with X being O, S or and X1 is O or S. As antagonists of NPY-induced behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), 1

Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs thereof, 1

Abstract: A series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprises of amino and piperazine derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyridines of Formula 1. where X is CH or N As antagonists of NPY-induced behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

Abstract: A series of antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprised of squarate derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyridines of Formula (I). As antagonists of NPY-induced behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

Abstract: A series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprised of spiroisoquinolinone derivatives of Formula I. As antagonists of NPY-induced feeding behavior, these compounds and known analogs are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

Abstract: A series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprises of amino and piperazine derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyridines of Formula 1.