The present invention provides substituted pyrazine derivatives of Formula I,
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that are CRF1 receptor antagonists, including human CRF1 receptors.
This invention also relates to use of compounds of the invention for treating a
disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by
antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders, particularly anxiety-related
disorders and mood disorders.