Abstract: Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and/or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

Abstract: A3 agonists having Formula I are described herein as well as methods of using such A3 agonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such A3 agonists. The A3 agonists are useful for the reduction of tissue damage resulting from tissue ischemia or hypoxia.