EFFECTS OF ISOTHIAZOLE AND ISOXAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS SELECTIVE CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 INHIBITORS

  • Ryu, Hyung-Chul (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Park, Sang-Wook (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Noh, Ji-Young (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Hoon (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Jung (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Chung, Young-Mee (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Chae, Myeong-Yun (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810) ;
  • Cho, Il-Hwan (R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals. Institute of Science & Technology. CJ Corporation., 522-1, Dokpyong-ri, Majang-myon, Ichon-si, Kyonggi-do, 467-810)
  • Published : 2002.10.01

Abstract

Prostaglandins are synthesized by the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). Both constitutive (COX-1) and inducible (COX-2) isoforms have been identified. COX-2 expression is stimulated by inflammatory mediators such as growth factors and cytokines. Most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) inhibit both isoforms of COX. Recent evidence suggests that selective inhibitors of COX-2 may possess diminished side effects reletive to common NSAIDS. Novel isothiazoles and isoxazoles were identified as selective inhibitiors of cycloxygenase-2(COX-2). (omitted)

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