abstract |
Novel succinimides and maleimides are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor .alpha. and phosphodiesterase and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, retrovirus replication, asthma, and inflammatory conditions. A typical embodiment is methyl 3-(3',4',5',6'-tetrahydrophthalimido)-3-(3",4"-dimethoxyphenyl)propionate. |