abstract |
A class of novel non-steroidal compounds are provided 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 nits stereoisomers thereof, or a solvate thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where Z is S, O or NH; and R, R 1 , R 2 R a , R b , R c , R d , Z, A and B are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising said compounds. |