| abstract |
The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I), wherein P, Q, X1, X2, X3, X4, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, m, n, o, p and q are defined as in any one of claims 1 to 12, a process for their preparation and new intermediates prepared therein, pharmaceutical formulations containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in therapy. It has been found tha t the compounds according to the present invention, or salts therof, exhibit a high degree of potency and selectivity for individual metabotropic glutamate receptor (mGluR) subtypes. In particular there are compounds according to th e present invention that are potent and selective for the mGluR Group I recept or and more particularly for mGluR5. Thus, it is expected that the compounds of the invention are well suited for the prevention and/or treatment of mGluR5 receptor-mediated disorders such as acute and chronic neurological and psychiatric disorders and chronic and acute pain disorders. |