Pyrido [2,3-b] indolizine derivatives and aza analogues thereof; CRF1 specific ligands

摘要

Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, W, X, Y, and Z are substituents as defined herein, which compounds are highly selective partial agonists or antagonists at human CRF1 receptors and are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of treating stress related disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as depression, headache and anxiety.