HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS MALONYL-COA DECARBOXYLASE INHIBITORS

摘要

The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds as depicted by structure I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods fo r the prophylaxis, management and treatment of metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by MCD inhibition. The compounds disclosed in this invention are useful for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of diseases involving i n malonyl-CoA regulated glucose/fatty acid metabolism pathway. In particular, these compounds and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are indicated in the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.