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; lipid disorders; obesity; diabetes; neurological disease; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; fatty liver disease and cancer.
结构式(I)的杂环芳香化合物相对于其他已知的
硬脂酰辅酶A脱饱和酶(SCD1)是选择性
抑制剂。本发明的化合物可用于预防和治疗与异常脂质合成和代谢有关的疾病,包括心血管疾病,如动脉粥样硬化;脂质紊乱;肥胖症;糖尿病;神经系统疾病;代谢综合症;
胰岛素抵抗;脂肪肝病和癌症。