MICROSOMAL TRIGLYCERIDE TRANSFER PROTEIN INHIBITORS.

摘要

The present invention provides inhibitors of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) and/or apolipoprotein B (Apo B) secretion having Formula (I) which are useful for the treatment of obesity and related diseases, as well as prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and its clinical sequelae, for lowering serum lipids, and in the prevention and treatment of related diseases. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and to methods of treating obesity, atherosclerosis, and related diseases and/or conditions with the compounds of the present invention, either alone or in combination with other pharmaceutical agents, including lipid-lowering agents.