| abstract |
The invention relates to a class of novel non-steroidal compounds which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-κB activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory and immune diseases, and have the structure of formula (I) n n nor stereoisomers or prodrugs or solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z, R, R 4 , R 5 , R a , R b , R c , and R d , are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds. |