| abstract |
The present invention is related to compounds of formula (I), (I), or a therapeutically suitable salt or prodrug thereof, the preparation of the compounds, compositions containing the compounds and the use of the compounds in the prevention or treatment of disorders regulated by the action of ghrelin receptor, including Prader-Willi syndrome, eating disorder, weight gain, weight-loss maintainance following diet and exercise, obesity and disorders associated with obesity such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. |