Abstract: This invention relates to 1,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives which have been found to suppress appetite and induce weight loss. The invention also provides methods for synthesis of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using such compositions for inducing weight loss and treating obesity and obesity-related disorders.

Abstract: 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-II inhibitors having the structural formula wherein the phenyl group labeled A and the group —C(R4)(R6)Y are oriented cis to each other; W represents O or S; R1 represents —H or optionally substituted —(C1-C4)alkyl; n represents 0 or an integer of 1-3; and R2 represents any of a variety of substituents on ring A. R4 generally represents —H but may be a bond terminating at the ortho position of ring A. Y represents fluorine, —OR5, or —SR5, and R5 represents —H, optionally substituted —(C1-C4)alkyl, optionally substituted -phenyl, optionally substituted —(C1-C4)alkyl-phenyl, or optionally substituted —(C1-C4)acyl. R6 represents any of a variety of groups as defined in the specification and claims, including heteroaryl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, arylalkenyl, heteroarylalkenyl, alkynyl, arylalkynyl, heteroarylalkynyl, aryl, and indolyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted imidazole derivatives which have been found to suppress appetite and induce weight loss. The invention also provides methods for synthesis of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using such compositions for inducing weight loss and treating obesity and obesity-related disorders.

Abstract: 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-I1 inhibitors having the structural formula 1