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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 1999
Filed:
Nov. 17, 1997
Linda L Chang, Wayne, NJ (US);
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ (US);
Abstract
2,4-Diaryl-5-pyridylimidazoles are glucagon antagonists and inhibitors of the biosynthesis and/or action of TNF-.alpha. and IL-1. The compounds block the action of glucagon at its receptor and thereby decrease the levels of plasma glucose. The instant imidazoles are also inhibitors of TNF-.alpha. and IL-1. Compounds of the present invention may be used for glucagon-mediated as well as cytokine mediated diseases. Cytokine mediated diseases refers to diseases or conditions in which excessive or unregulated production of one or more cytokines occurs. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) are cytokines produced by a variety of cells, which are involved in immunoregulation and other physiological conditions, such as inflammation.