Abstract
2,2-Dimethyl-4-phenyl-5-{4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl}-3(2H)furanone derivatives, 3 and 6, were shown to be effectively transformed in vivo into the corresponding methylsulfone derivatives 1 and 4, when orally administered to rats. Pharmacological implications for use of sulfoxide analogues 3 and 6 are discussed as prodrugs to potent selective COX-2 inhibitors 1 and 4.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1757-1760 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2004 |