| abstract |
This invention relates to novel compounds of the Formula (I), (Ia) and (Ib), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, j which are useful for the therapeutic treatment of diseases associated with the modulation or inhibition of 11 β-HSD1 in mammals. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions of the novel compounds and methods for their use in the reduction or control of the production of Cortisol in a cell Or the inhibition of the conversion of cortisone to Cortisol in a cell. |