Novel 2-substituted 4,5-diaryl imidazoles are provided, in particular compounds of Formula I
wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined, in free or pharmaceutically-acceptable acid addition salt or physiologically-cleavable ester form, which have p38 MAP kinase (Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase) inhibiting activity. The compounds are used as pharmaceuticals for treating TNF&agr; and IL-1 mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diseases of bone metabolism, e.g. osteoporosis.
提供了一种新型的2-取代的4,5-二芳基
咪唑类化合物,特别是公式I中的化合物,其中R1、R2、R3和R4如所定义,在自由或药学上可接受的酸盐或生理可降解酯形式中,具有抑制p38
MAP激酶(有丝分裂原激活蛋白激酶)活性。这些化合物被用作药物,用于治疗由TNFα和IL-1介导的疾病,如类风湿性关节炎和骨代谢疾病,例如骨质疏松症。