| abstract |
The invention relates to the novel diphenyl derivatives of formula (I), wherein the variables are defined as in the claims. The invention further relates to methods for producing the same and to their use in medicaments. The compounds of formula (I) are especially suitable for use in any indications that may be treated with natural thyroid hormones, such as, for example, depression, goiter or cancer of the thyroid. The inventive compounds of formula (I) are preferably used to treat arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia as well as corpulence and obesity. |