Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating pathological disorders susceptible to steroid hormone nuclear receptor modulation comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, the present invention provides novel pharmaceutical compounds of Formula I, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which comprise as an active ingredient a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating pathological disorders susceptible to steroid hormone nuclear receptor modulation comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, the present invention provides novel pharmaceutical compounds of Formula I, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which comprise as an active ingredient a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating pathological disorders susceptible to steroid hormone nuclear receptor modulation, particularly congestive heart failure, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula: I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating retinoid X receptor activity in a mammal, novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for modulating retinoid X receptor activity in a mammal, and methods of making compounds that modulate retinoid X receptor activity in a mammal. The compounds are represented by Structural Formula 1: The compounds of Structural Formual 1 are efficacious insulin sensitizers and do not have the undesirable side effects of increasing triglycerides or suppressing the thyroid hormone axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating retinoid X receptor activity in a mammal, novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I and II: ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --S--, or --NR.sup.5 --;Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;B is --CH.sup.2 -- or --CO--;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I and II: ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --S--, or --NR.sup.5 --;Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --Ch.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;B is --CH.sup.2 -- or --CO--;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimechylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyieneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5,or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides benzo[b]thiophene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions including hyperlipidemia and related cardiovascular pathologies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.2 is 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, 2-thienyl, 3-thienyl, benzothienyl, or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; any of which may be optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents independently selected from the group halo, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl);X is --CH.sub.2 --, --CO--, or --CH(OH)--;n is 2 or 3; andR.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--,Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.