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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2010
Jean-philippe Leclerc, Laval, CA;
Chun-sing LI, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, CA;
Oscar Miguel Moradei, Kirkland, CA;
Jean-Philippe Leclerc, Laval, CA;
Chun-Sing Li, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, CA;
Oscar Miguel Moradei, Kirkland, CA;
Merck Canada Inc., Kirkland, Quebec, CA;
Abstract
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.