Patent AT-E399753-T1: [Translated] AMIDES AS PYRUVATE DEHYDROGENASE INHIBITORS

A compound of formula (I):wherein:Ring A is a nitrogen linked mono or bicyclic heterocyclic ring as defined within;R<1 >and R<2 >are independently C1-3alkyl optionally substituted by fluoro or chloro;or R<1 >and R<2 >together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a C3-5cycloalkyl ring optionally substituted by fluoro;R<3 >is defined within; andn is 0-5; wherein the values of R<3 >may be the same or different;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or an in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof is described. The use of compounds of formula (I) in the production of an elevation of PDH activity in a warm-blooded animal such as a human being are also described. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods and processes for preparation of compounds of formula (I) are detailed.