The present invention relates to compounds according to formula (I) as disclosed herein as well as pharmaceutical compositions which include those compounds. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds, which have activity as agonists or antagonists of LPA receptors; such methods including inhibiting LPA activity on an LPA receptor, modulating LPA receptor activity, treating cancer, enhancing cell proliferation, treating a would, treating apoptosis or preserving or restoring function in a cell, tissue or organ, culturing cells, preserving organ or tissue function, and treating a dermatological condition.