Heteroaromatic compounds of structural formula (I) are selective inhibitors of stearoyl-coenzyme A delta-9 desaturase (SCD1) relative to other known stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturases. The compounds of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of conditions related to abnormal lipid synthesis and metabolism, including cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis; obesity; diabetes; neurological disease; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; and liver steatosis.
结构式(I)的杂环芳香化合物是选择性的
硬脂酰辅酶A-Δ9-
脱饱和酶(SCD1)
抑制剂,相对于其他已知的
硬脂酰辅酶A脱饱和酶。本发明的化合物对于预防和治疗与异常脂质合成和代谢相关的疾病非常有用,包括心血管疾病,如动脉粥样硬化;肥胖症;糖尿病;神经系统疾病;代谢综合征;
胰岛素抵抗和肝
脂肪变性。