The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula (I)
wherein the variables R
1
, R
2
, R
3
, m, and n are defined as in claim
1
, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are activators of the receptor GPR40 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
A fused heterocyclic compound having an enteropeptidase inhibitory action and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided.
Specifically, a compound represented by the following formula (I):
wherein each symbol is as defined herein,
or a salt thereof and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided.
A fused heterocyclic compound having an enteropeptidase inhibitory action and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided.
Specifically, a compound represented by the following formula (I):
wherein each symbol is as defined herein,
or a salt thereof and use of the compound as a medicament for treatment or prophylaxis of obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc., are provided.