The present invention provides compounds represented by the structural
formula (I): ##STR00001## or pharmaceutically acceptable isomers, salts,
solvates or esters of the compound of Formula (I), wherein each of the
substituents is as specified herein, formulations including the above
compounds, processes for preparing the same and methods for treating
vascular conditions, such as atherosclerosis or hypercholesterolemia
diabetes, obesity, stroke, demyelination and lowering plasma levels of
sterols and/or stanols.