| abstract |
Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, G, J, K, L, M, W, R 2 , R 3 , R 5 , R 5a , R 6 , R 6a , R 7 , R 7a , R 8 and R 8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed. |