1019548-22-1Relevant articles and documents
Glucagon antagonists/inverse agonists
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, (2008/06/13)
Disclosed is a novel class of compounds of formula (I) wherein V, A, Y, Z, R1, E, X and D are as defined in the specification. These compounds act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor, the compounds are suitable for treating or preventing glucagon-mediated conditions and diseases such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.