Spirocycles as inhibitors of 11-beta hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1
The present invention relates to certain spirocyclic compounds that are inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD1), compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other diseases.
1. A compound which is:
5-{3-Fluoro-4-[(5S)-2-(cis-4-hydroxycyclohexyl)-1-oxo-2,7-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-7-yl]phenyl}-N,N-dimethylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2. A compound which is:
5-{3-Fluoro-4-[(5S)-2-(cis-4-hydroxycyclohexyl)-1-oxo-2,7-diazaspiro[4.5]dec-7-yl]phenyl}-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide;
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
3. A composition comprising a compound of claim 1 or claim 2 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
4. A method of inhibiting activity of 11βHSD1 comprising contacting said 11βHSD1 with a compound of claim 1 or claim 2 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
5. A method of inhibiting the conversion of cortisone to cortisol in a cell comprising contacting the cell with a compound of claim 1 or claim 2 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
6. A method of inhibiting the production of cortisol in a cell comprising contacting the cell with a compound of claim 1 or claim 2 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.