Aromatic heterocyclic compounds and their use as anti-inflammatory agents
Innovators:
Regan, John R; Cirillo, Pier F; Hickey, Eugene R; Moss, Neil ; Cywin, Charles L; Pargellis, Christopher ; Gilmore, Thomas A
Patent Owner:
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.;
Primary Examiner:
Owens Amelia
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Raymond Robert P. Bottino Anthony P. Stempel Alan R.
Abstract Text:
Novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds inhibit cytokines production involved in immunoregulation and inflammation such as interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor production. The compounds are therefore useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.
Issue Date:
Jun 27, 2000
Application Filed:
Oct 29, 1998
International Classifications:
C07D; A61K
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