Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: A class of 3,4-diaryl substituted thiophene, furan and pyrrole derivatives and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them to treat inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: wherein Y is selected from O, S and NR1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrido and lower alkyl; wherein X is one or two substituent selected from hydrido, halo, lower alkoxycarbonyl and carboxyl; wherein R2 and R3 are independently aryl or heteroaryl; and wherein R2 and R3 are optionally substituted at a substitutable position with one or more radicals selected from sulfamyl, alkylsulfonyl, halo, lower alkoxy and lower alkyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: A class of 3,4-diaryl substituted thiophene, furan and pyrrole derivatives and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them to treat inflammation and inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: A class of benzopyrans, benzothiopyrans, dihydroquinolines, dihydronaphthalenes, and analogs thereof, is described for use in treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders.

Abstract: A class of 3,4-diaryl substituted thiophene, derivatives and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them to treat inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: wherein Y is S; wherein X is one or two substituents selected from hydrido, halo, lower alkoxycarbonyl and carboxyl; wherein R2 and R3 are independently aryl or heteroaryl; and wherein R2 and R3 are optionally substituted with one or more radicals selected from sulfamyl, alkylsulfonyl, halo, lower alkoxy and lower alkyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of benzopyrans, benzothiopyrans, dihydroquinolines, dihydronaphthalenes, and analogs thereof, is described for use in treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I′ wherein X, A1, A2, A3, A4, R, R″, R1 and R2 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: There is provided a novel series of heterocyclic aminopyrrolidine compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, W, Z and the wavy bond are as defined herein which bind to the human melatonin receptor and therefore are useful as melatonergic agents.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, cyanoalkyl, carboxyl, aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, cycloalkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl, carboxyalkylaminocarbonyl, carboxyalkyl, aralkoxycarbonylalkylaminocarbonyl, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylcyanoalkenyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cyano, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylsulfonyl and halo; and wherein R.sup.4 is selected from aralkenyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl and heterocyclic; wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A class of substituted oxazolyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II ##STR1## wherein R is selected from halo, mercapto, hydroxyl, lower carboxyalkylthio, lower haloalkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower alkoxy, aryloxy, lower alkylamino, aminocarbonyl, lower alkoxyalkyl, and lower carboxy(haloalkyl); wherein R.sup.2 is selected from lower alkyl and amino; and wherein R.sup.4 is selected from hydrido, lower alkyl, lower alkylamino, lower alkoxy and halo; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of benzopyrans, benzothiopyrans, dihydroquinolines, dihydronaphthalenes, and analogs thereof, is described for use in treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I'wherein X, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, A.sup.4, R, R", R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A class of benzopyran, derivatives is described for use in treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I' ##STR1## wherein X, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, A.sup.4, R, R", R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A class of benzopyranopyrazolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein A, wherein X, m, n, p, B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.4 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of benz?g!indazolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is --CH.dbd.CH--; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from lower haloalkyl, cyano, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower N-alkylaminocarbonyl, N-phenylaminocarbonyl, lower N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl and lower N-alkyl-N-phenylaminocarbonyl; wherein R.sup.2 is phenyl substituted at a substitutable position with a radical selected from lower alkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.3 is one or more radicals selected from halo, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkyl, cyano, lower alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, lower N-alkylaminocarbonyl, lower haloalkyl, hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower hydroxyalkyl, lower haloalkoxy, amino, lower N,N-dialkylamino and nitro; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of benzopyranopyrazolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; wherein X is S(O).sub.p or O; wherein m is 0 or 1; wherein n is 0 or 1; wherein p is 0 or 1; wherein B is selected from phenyl and five and six membered heteroaryl; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from lower haloalkyl, cyano, formyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkoxy, lower N-alkylaminocarbonyl, N-phenylaminocarbonyl, lower N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl and lower N-alkyl-N-phenylaminocarbonyl; wherein R.sup.2 is phenyl substituted at a substitutable position with a radical selected from lower alkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A class of benzopyranopyrazolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; wherein X is S(O).sub.p or O; wherein m is 0 or 1; wherein n is 0 or 1; wherein p is 0 or 1; wherein B is selected from phenyl and five and six membered heteroaryl; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from lower haloalkyl, cyano, formyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkoxy, lower N-alkylaminocarbonyl, N-phenylaminocarbonyl, lower N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl and lower N-alkyl-N-phenylaminocarbonyl; wherein R.sup.2 is phenyl substituted at a substitutable position with a radical selected from lower alkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders.

Abstract: A class of benzopyranopyrazolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; wherein X is S(O).sub.p or O; wherein m is 0 or 1; wherein n is 0 or 1; wherein p is 0 or 1; wherein B is selected from phenyl and five and six membered heteroaryl; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from lower haloalkyl, cyano, formyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkoxy, lower N-alkylaminocarbonyl, N-phenylaminocarbonyl, lower N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl and lower N-alkyl-N-phenylaminocarbonyl; wherein R.sup.2 is phenyl substituted at a substitutable position with a radical selected from lower alkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.