2-Aryl benzimidazoles: Human SCD1-specific stearoyl coenzyme-A desaturase inhibitors

A series of potent, benzimidazole-based SCD inhibitors which demonstrate selectivity for the hSCD1 enzyme over the hSCD5 isoform are described. The compounds possess suitable cellular activity and pharmacokinetic properties which render them capable of inhibiting liver SCD activity in a mouse pharmacodynamic assay. These 2-aryl benzimidazoles may serve as valuable tools for studying selective hSCD1-inhibition.

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