abstract |
4- and 5-alkynyloxindoles as well as 4- and 5-alkenyloxindoles having formula (I) and (II), wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<11>, R<12>, X and z have the meaning indicated in the specification, inhibit or modulate protein kinases, in particular JNK protein kinases and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, particularly in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. |