LXR MODULATORS
Compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, isomers, or prodrugs thereof, of the invention are disclosed, which are useful as modulators of the activity of liver X receptors (LXR). Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.
1 . The compound 2-(1-(3′-fluoro-4′-(hydroxymethyl)-5′-(methylsulfonyl)biphenyl-4-yl)-2-(2-(2-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)propan-2-ol of formula:
or an isotopically-labeled compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
2 . A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of claim 1 , or an isotopically-labeled compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
3 . A method of treating a disease or disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of claim 1 , or an isotopically-labeled compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the disease or disorder is insulin resistance, osteoarthritis, stroke, hyperglycemia, psoriasis, age and UV exposure-related skin wrinkling, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, inflammation, immunological disorders, lipid disorders, obesity, macular degeneration, conditions characterized by a perturbed epidermal barrier function, conditions of disturbed differentiation or excess proliferation of the epidermis or mucous membrane, or cardiovascular disorders.
4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the disease or disorder is a cardiovascular disorder, a lipid disorder, diabetes, or Alzheimer's disease.
5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the disease or disorder is a cardiovascular disorder.
6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein said cardiovascular disorder is atherosclerosis.
7 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the disease or disorder is a lipid disorder.
8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein said lipid disorder is dyslipidemia.
9 . The method of claim 3 wherein the disease or disorder is diabetes.
10 . The method of claim 3 wherein the disease or disorder is Alzheimer's disease.