Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research, Pointe Claire-Dorval, Québec, Canada.
Abstract:
A series of 3-heteroaryloxy4-phenyl-2-5H)-furanones were prepared and evaluated for their potency and selectivity as COX-2 inhibitors. This led to the identification of L-778,736 as a potent, orally active and selective inhibitor of the COX-2 enzyme.