| abstract |
Disclosed are novel compounds of Formula (1) useful for treating various disease states, in particular, insulin resistance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, and inflammation. The compounds of the present invention elevate cellular expression of the ABCA-1 gene as well as increasing the level of ABCA-1 protein, which may result in an increase in HDL levels in the plasma of a mammal, in particular humans. |