Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives of a compound of formula I: wherein R1 to R7 and X1 to X6 are as defined herein. The invention relates to the uses thereof for treating diseases, conditions and/or disorders mediated by kappa opioid receptors (KORs). Specifically, the compounds are selective antagonists of KORs and are highly selective to KORs relative to mu and delta opioid receptors.

Abstract: The invention pertains to bicyclic heteroaryl compounds that serve as effective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors The invention also relates to compounds which are selective inhibitors of PDE-10. The invention further relates to intermediates for preparation of such compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and the use of such compounds in methods for treating certain central nervous system (CNS) or other disorders. The invention relates also to methods for treating neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, for example psychosis and disorders comprising deficient cognition as a symptom.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I, a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a prodrug thereof. The compounds interact with CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety-related disorders such as anxiety, and mood disorders such as major depression.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I, described herein, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which act as CRF1 antagonists and are useful in the treatment of disorders and diseases associated with CRF1 receptors, including CNS-related disorders and diseases.

Abstract: The invention pertains to heteroaromatic compounds that serve as effective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to said compounds which are selective inhibitors of PDE10. The invention also relates to intermediates for preparation of said compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and the use of said compounds in a method for treating certain central nervous system (CNS) or other disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyrimidinone and pyrimidithione derivatives that bind with high affifnity to CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety disorders, and depression and stress related disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I, a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a prodrug thereof. The compounds interact with CRF, receptors, including human CRF, receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety-related disorders such as anxiety, and mood disorders such as major depression.

Abstract: Substituted aryl 1,4-pyrazine derivatives and their use in treating anxiety disorders, depression and stress related disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The compounds of the inventions are CRF1 receptor antagonists. Compounds of the invention are useful for treating, in a warm-blooded animal, particularly a mammal, and more particularly a human, various disorders that are associated with CRF or CRF1 receptors, or disorders the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing CRF1 receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted pyrazinone derivatives of Formula I that are CRF1 receptor antagonists, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to use of compounds of the invention for treating a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders, particularly anxiety-related disorders and mood disorders.