| abstract |
The present invention relates to non-steroidal compounds of formula (I), which are selective modulators (i.e. agonists and antagonists) of steroid receptors, in particular glucocorticoid receptors. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds for treating animals in need of therapeutic treatment with glucocorticoid receptor agonists or antagonists. Glucocorticoid receptor modulators are suitable for use in the treatment of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, inflammation, and others, as indicated in the description. The present invention also provides intermediates and methods for preparing these compounds. |