The invention provides compounds according to formula I ##STR00001## wherein the substitutents are as described herein. Further provided are methods of using such compounds for the treatment of nuclear hormone receptor-associated conditions, such as age related diseases, for example sarcopenia. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing some of the compounds of the invention.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a Continuation-in-Part Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/438,722, filed May 15, 2003, now abandoned that claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/381,616, filed May 17, 2002 and 60/406,711, filed Aug. 29, 2002, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.