| abstract |
Indole and indole-related compounds according to the formula (I) or (II) optionally having additional heteroatoms, compositions and methods are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful as phospholipase inhibitors. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treatment of phospholipase-related conditions, such as insulin-related, weight-related and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject. Formula (I), formula (II). R 4 being a moiety represented by formula (C4-II-C), R 3 being a moiety represented by formula (C3-I or C3-II). |