Compounds of Formula I are provided. In which the variables are as
described herein. Such compounds may be used to modulate CB1 activity in
vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of
conditions responsive to CB1 modulation in humans, domesticated companion
animals and livestock animals, including appetite disorders, obesity and
addictive disorders. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using
them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such
ligands for receptor localization studies and various in vitro assays.
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