A series of 2-benzyl-4-sulfonyl-4H-isoquinoline-1,3-diones was prepare
d. Members of this series are potent and selective inhibitors of cyclo
oxygenase-2 (COX-2) in both microsomal and cellular assays. Two repres
entatives demonstrated activity in the carrageenan-induced paw edema m
odel in rats upon oral administration. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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