Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 are as defined above, to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis, bone resorption, loosening of artificial joint implants, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, occular angiogenisis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein n, X, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar are as defined above, useful in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of arthritis, cancer, tissue ulceration, restenosis, periodontal disease, epidermolysis bullosa, scleritis and other diseases characterized by matrix metalloproteinase activity, AIDS, sepsis, septic shock and other diseases involving the production of TNF.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a cyclic imide group and X, Y, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, and methods of using, compounds of the formula I. Compounds of the formula I are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the production of matrix metalloproteinases and tumor necrosis factor.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-azaoxindole derivatives. The compounds are anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents and inhibitors of one or more of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase, 5-lipoxygenase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis. They are useful in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, allergy, psoriasis, various bone diseases, and immune dysfunctions such as systemic lupus erythematosis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) where R.sup.1 is thienyl, phenyl or furyl, X and Y are halogen or hydrogen and Q is alkoxy or amino are useful as analgesic and antiinflamatory agents.

Abstract: Antiinflammatory and analgesic oxindole prodrugs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are hydrogen, alkyl or halogen and R is methyleneoxyalkanoyl, methyleneoxyalkenoyl or alkenoyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the broken line represents a saturated or an olefinic bond, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkylthio, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compounds containing the same, methods of preparing the foregoing compounds, and to novel intermediates in the preparation of the foregoing compounds. These compounds are useful as agents in the prevention of neuronal damage in the brain following cerebral ischemia and during the progression of Alzheimer's disease and also as anticonvulsants.