Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein n, m, p, q, y, R1 R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed as useful for treating artherosclerosis and its sequelae.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein n, m, p, q, Y, R1 R2, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein A, n, m, j, q, y, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed as useful for treating dyslipidemia and its sequelae.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I) wherein A, n, q, K, W, X, Y; Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed as useful for treating dyslipidemia and its sequelae.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula (I): wherein: (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U is an aliphatic linker; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of O, C, S, NH and a single bond; (d) W is N, O or S; (e) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A and wherein; (f) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamide, sulfonamide and acylsufonamide. The other substituents are defined in the claims; the compounds are modulators of peroxisome proleferator activated receptors (PPARs) and are useful for the treatment of diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula (I), and stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein: (a) R2 is selected from the group consisting of C0-C8 alkyl and C1-4-heteroalkyl; (b) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (c) U is an aliphatic linker wherein one carbon atom of the aliphatic linker is optionally replaced with O, NH or S, and wherein such aliphatic linker is optionally substituted with from one to four substituents each independently selected from R30; (d) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; and (e) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate hydrate or stereoisomer thereof, which is useful in treating or preventing disorders mediated by a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) such as syndrome X, type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and other disorders related to syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound, {2-Methyl-4-[3-methyl-1-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid and pharmaceutical uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate or stereoisomer thereof, which is useful in treating or preventing disorders mediated by a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) such as syndrome X, type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and other disorders related to syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: wherein: (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U is an aliphatic linker; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of O, C, S, NH and a single bond; (d) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A and wherein (i) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamide, sulfonamide and acylsulfonamide; (e) Z1 and Z2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of N, O, and C with the proviso that at least one of Z1 and Z2 is N; (f) Z3 is selected from the group consisting of N, O, and C. (g) R8 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkylenyl and halo; (h) R9 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkylenyl, halo, aryl-C0-C4 alkyl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 allyl, and OR29.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, which are useful in treating or preventing disorders mediated by a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) such as syndrome X, type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and other disorders related to syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treatment by modulating a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor by employing a compound of Structural Formula (I). The variables in I are defined herein. Also included are compounds, methods of making compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the present invention are believed to be effective in treating and preventing Syndrome X, Type H diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other disorders related to Syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: wherein (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U is an aliphatic linker, (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; (d) E is C(R3) (R4) A or A and wherein (i) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamidek, sulfonamide and acylsulfonamide; (e) B is selected from the group consisting of S, O, C, and N; (f) Z is selected from the group consisting of N and C; with the proviso that when B is C then Z is N.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treatment by modulating a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor by employing a compound of Structural Formula (I). The variables in (I) are defined herein. Also included are compounds, methods of making compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the present invention are believed to be effective in treating and preventing Syndrome X, Type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other disorders related to Syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: and stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein: (a) X is selected from the group consisting of O, S, S(O)2, N, and a bond; (b) U is an aliphatic linker wherein one carbon atom of the aliphatic linker may be replaced with O, NH or S, and wherein such aliphatic linker is optionally substituted with R30; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; and (d) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, Formula I: wherein: (a) R5 is selected from the group consisting of (C1-C6) alkyl, (C1-C6) alkenyl, substituted aryl(C0-C4)alkyl, substituted aryloxy(C0-C4)alkyl, substituted arylthio(C0-C4)alkyl, unsubstituted aryl(C0-C4)alkyl, unsubstituted aryloxy(C0-C4)alkyl, and unsubstituted arylthio(C0-C4)alkyl; (b) T1 is C or N; (c) Q is selected from the group consisting of O, a single bond, O(CH2)q and C; (d) q is 1 or 2; (e) W is selected from the group consisting of O, S, (CH2)rN(R20)(CH2)k, NHSO2, C(O)N(R20)(CH2)r, (CH2)rN(R20)C(O), and SO2; (f) X is CmH2m; (g) m is 0, 1 or 2; (h) A is an functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, C1-C3 alkylnitrile, carboxamide, and (CH2)nCOOR19; and (i) R19 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl and optionally substituted arylmethyl.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, Formula 1: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: (a) W is selected from the group consisting of O, C, N and S: (b) Z is an aliphatic linker wherein one carbon atom of the aliphatic linker may be replaced with O, NH or S, and wherein such aliphatic linker is optionally substituted with Z?; (c) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl carboxamide, sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide, tetrazole, and (CII2)n COOR19, and wherein said sulfonamide, acylsulfonamide, and tetrazole is each optionally substituted with from one to three substituents each independently selected from A?.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, Formula I. (Formula I); wherein: (a) R5 is selected from the group consisting of (C1-C6) alkyl, (C1-C6) alkenyl, aryl (C0-C4) alkyl, aryloxy (C0-C4) alkyl, arylthio (C0-C4) alkyl, and further wherein when R5 is alkyl, R5 can optionally combine with W to form a 6 membered cycloheteroalkyl ring that is fused with the oxazole or thiazole ring to which the R5 group is attached; (b) R9 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C5 alkyl, C1-C5 alkenyl, and arylC0-C3alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural Formula (I), (a) R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted group selected from C1-C8 alkyl, aryl-C0-4-alkyl, heteroaryl-C0-4-alkyl, C6 cycloalkylaryl-C0-2-alkyl, and —CH2—C(O)—R17-R18, wherein R17 is O or NH and R18 is optionally substituted benzyl; (b) R2 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkenyl, aryl-C0-4-alkyl, heteroaryl-C0-4-alkyl, C1-C4 alkyl sulfonamide, C1-C4 alkyl amide, OR10 and C3-C6 cycloalkyl; (c) W is O or S; (d) X is an optionally substituted C1-C5 alkylene linker wherein one carbon atom of the linker may optionally be replaced with O, NH, S, and optionally two carbons together may form a double bond; (e) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; and (f) E is selected from the group consisting of C(R3) (R4)A, A, and a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from the group consisting of (CH2)n COOR19.

Abstract: Substituted heterocycles attached through a methylene bridge to novel substituted phenyl derivatives of the Formula I are useful as angiotensin II antagonists.