Benzoazepines and analogs thereof useful as growth hormone secretagogues

摘要

Benzoazepines of the following formulawherein R1, R1a, R2, R9k, L, Q, X, Y and Z are as described herein, and analogs thereof are provided which are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone and in treating obesity, osteoporosis (improving bone density) and in improving muscle mass and muscle strength.