| abstract |
Disclosed are quinoxaline-based modulators of Liver X receptors (LXRs) and related methods. The modulators include compounds of formula (I): wherein: each of L1 and L2 is, independently, a bond, -O- or -NH-; R2 is C6-C10 aryl or heteroaryl including 5-10 ring atoms, each of which is (i) substituted with 1 R9, and (ii) optionally further substituted with from 1-4 Re; and each of R4 and R5 is, independently (i) hydrogen; or (ii) halo; or (iii) C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 haloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted with from 1-3 Ra; and R1, R3, R6, R9, Ra and Re are defined herein. In general, these compounds can be used for treating or preventing one or more diseases, disorders, conditions or symptoms mediated by LXRs. |