abstract |
The present invention provides a series of non-peptidergic antagonists of NPY comprising piperidine and piperazine derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyrazines of the Formula Iwherein R, R1 X, Y and Z are defined herein. As antagonists of NPY-induced feeding behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders. |