| abstract |
The subject matter herein concerns the identification and development of potent synthetic REV-ERB ligands, such as in vivo agonists and antagonists. These compounds allow for characterization of the effects of modulation of this receptor in vivo specifically on circadian behavior and metabolism, and have suitable characteristics for development of medicinal compounds useful for treatment of malconditions such as diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, a circadian rhythm disorder, coronary artery disease, bipolar disorder, depression, cancer, a sleep disorder, an anxiety disorder, an addiction disorder, a bone-related disorder such osteoporosis, a skeletal muscle disease, e.g., with compromised exercise capacity, or an autoimmune disorder such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and others. |