Ten diacids were synthesized via a simple regio- and stereoselective a
ldol reaction. All of these compounds were good to excellent inhibitor
s of 14 kDa human platelet PLA(2), and many of these derivatives displ
ayed activity in a phorbol-ester induced mouse ear edema assay. One of
the new compounds reported here was selected for further development
as a potential antipsoriasis agent. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.