abstract |
The present invention provides a series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY comprising piperidine derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrimidinones of formula (I), wherein R, R?1 and R2¿ are defined herein. As antagonists of NPY-induced feeding behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders. |